Shampa’s Kitchen Chicken Chaap: How To Make Chicken Chaap At Home – Kolkata Style Chicken Chaap Recipe In Bengali
Are you craving a taste of Kolkata’s famous Chicken Chaap but can’t make it to the city? Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered with a traditional and delicious recipe that you can make right at home. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
– 1 kg chicken (cut into pieces)
– 1 cup yogurt
– 1 cup fried onions
– 1 cup cashew nut paste
– 1 cup poppy seed paste
– 1 cup milk
– 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
– 2-3 green chilies
– 1 tsp garam masala
– 1 tsp cardamom powder
– 1 tsp cinnamon powder
– 1 tsp nutmeg powder
– 1 tsp mace powder
– 1 tsp rose water
– 1 tsp kewra water
– Salt to taste
– Sugar to taste
– Refined oil
– Ghee
– Saffron soaked in milk for garnish
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Recipe:
1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and salt for at least 2 hours.
2. In a pan, heat oil and ghee. Add the marinated chicken and cook until tender.
3. In another pan, mix the fried onions, cashew nut paste, poppy seed paste, milk, and green chilies.
4. Add the garam masala, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and mace powder to the mixture.
5. Cook for a few minutes, then add the cooked chicken to the mixture.
6. Add rose water, kewra water, salt, and sugar to taste. Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
7. Garnish with saffron-soaked milk and fresh coriander leaves.
Get ready to impress your family and friends with this Kolkata-style Chicken Chaap that is bursting with flavors and will transport you to the bustling streets of the city. Enjoy this royal dish with steamed rice, biryani, or paratha for an unforgettable meal!
I hope you enjoy making and indulging in this decadent and aromatic Chicken Chaap as much as I do. Let the rich flavors and royal aromas take you on a culinary journey to the streets of Kolkata, right in the comforts of your own kitchen.