Name: Chicken Rezala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken (cut into pieces); 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 onions (finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 inch ginger (grated); 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder ((adjust according to your taste)); 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; Salt (to taste); Fresh coriander leaves (chopped (for garnish))

Chicken Rezala

Chicken Rezala is a traditional Mughlai dish originating from Bengal, India. It is characterized by tender pieces of chicken cooked in a rich and creamy sauce. The sauce is made with a base of yogurt, poppy seeds, cashews, and a variety of aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Chicken Rezala is typically garnished with fried onions, fresh coriander leaves, and a sprinkle of saffron. Chicken Rezala is often enjoyed with naan bread or rice.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Course Dinner

Cuisine Indian

Servings servings

Calories 643 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken cut into pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 inch ginger grated
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust according to your taste)
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix the yogurt, coconut milk, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides.
Pour the yogurt and coconut milk mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Bring it to a simmer.
Cover the pan and let the chicken cook on low heat for about 30-40 minutes or until it is tender and cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle garam masala powder over it and give it a final stir.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve the Chicken Rezala hot with steamed rice or naan bread.

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Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal (32%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 39g (78%)Fat: 50g (77%)Saturated Fat: 21g (131%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 222mg (74%)Sodium: 194mg (8%)Potassium: 718mg (21%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 327IU (7%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 53mg (5%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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