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Chicken in Naga curry

Chicken in Naga curry

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A spicy and fragrant chicken curry, characterized by the heat of the Bangladeshi Naga chili pepper. A delight for those who enjoy spicy dishes.

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Recipe from Mehedi Abedin, MD Abu Siyam (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Discover this unique chicken curry, which stands out for its flavor, aroma, and spiciness. Thanks to the Naga chili peppers, this dish is unforgettable once you’ve tried it.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total1 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$4.41 $1.10 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.15
  • $0.42
  • $0.45
  • $0.45
  • $0.69
  • $1.20
  • $0.19
  • $0.16
  • $0.19
  • $0.15
  • $0.36

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Make sure the chicken is thoroughly soaked in water, then drain it.
  2. In a bowl, combine onion, ginger, garlic, yogurt, dried chili peppers, parsley, cumin, turmeric, and salt to create a spice mixture. ≈ 4 min
  3. Add chicken to this mixture, then let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat some oil in a pan, then add the fresh chili peppers and onions until they are slightly browned.
  5. Marinate the chicken in these ingredients, then cook it over medium heat for a few minutes.
  6. Add tomatoes and Naga chili peppers after removing the water from the chicken. ≈ 3 min
  7. Cover the dish and cook over low heat until the meat is cooked through and the spices have had time to meld.
  8. Finally, sprinkle with warm spices, cover, and let simmer for a few minutes.

The bill

Chicken in Naga curry

  • Chopped onion: 1 cup$0.15
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic$0.42
  • 2 tablespoons of grated ginger$0.45
  • Plain yogurt: 1/2 cup$0.45
  • Chopped tomatoes: 1/2 cup$0.69
  • Fresh pepper: 6 to 8$1.20
  • One teaspoon of turmeric powder$0.19
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cilantro$0.16
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin$0.19
  • Naga chili powder/paste: 1 to 2 (depending on your preference)$0.15
  • olive oil: 1/2 cup$0.36

Total$4.41

that's $1.10 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Chicken (chicken meat, cut into pieces): 1 kg
  • Chopped onion: 1 cup
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of grated ginger
  • Plain yogurt: 1/2 cup
  • Chopped tomatoes: 1/2 cup
  • Fresh pepper: 6 to 8
  • 1 teaspoon of ground dried spices
  • One teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of warm spices
  • Naga chili powder/paste: 1 to 2 (depending on your preference)
  • To taste
  • olive oil: 1/2 cup

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