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Chicken Curry

Chicken Kosha (Spicy Slow-Cooked Curry)

A deeply spiced Bengali chicken curry slow-cooked with mustard oil, caramelised onions, tomatoes, and roasted masalas, creating a rich kosha-style gravy celebrated for its bold flavours, rustic warmth, and timeless homestyle comfort.

Prep Time

25 Minutes

Servings

4–5 Servings

The Slow-Cooked Warmth of Bengali Kosha Traditions

Chicken Kosha reflects Bengal’s enduring love for slow bhuna cooking, where spices, onions, and meat are patiently roasted together until deeply caramelised and intensely flavourful. Unlike lighter everyday curries, kosha preparations are known for their thick gravies, bold aromas, and rich roasted character developed through careful cooking over time.

Across Bengali households, Chicken Kosha is often prepared for weekend lunches, family gatherings, and festive evenings shared around steaming plates of rice or luchi. Its rustic mustard oil aroma, richly reduced masala, and comforting warmth capture the essence of Bengal’s soulful home-style culinary traditions beautifully and memorably.

Ingredients

Chicken & Base Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken, cleaned and medium-cut
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Aromatics & Cooking Fat

  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

Spice Blend & Finishing

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • Warm water as required for cooking

Instructions

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