Bihari Chicken Curry Recipe with Nutrition list

 

Bihari Chicken Curry Recipe

If you have never heard of Bihari Chicken Curry, you are missing out! Also known as garlic chicken, this curry is cooked with whole garlic pods that gives the dish a strong garlic-y flavor. Plus it has everything that you’d want in a chicken curry - juicy, succulent pieces of chicken, a lip smacking spicy gravy, and robust, punchy flavors that will keep you coming back for more! 

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Introduction

Discover the authentic flavors of Bihar with this unique Bihari Chicken Curry, also known as garlic chicken. This dish features succulent chicken pieces cooked with whole garlic pods, delivering a robust, garlicky flavor that is both delicious and heartwarming. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this curry is ready in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

• 1½ tbsp mustard oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 crushed green cardamom
• 2 crushed cloves
• ¾ tsp turmeric powder
• 500g bone-in chicken, curry cut
• ½ tsp salt

For the Gravy:

• 3 tbsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ inch cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 green cardamom
• 1 black cardamom
• 3 whole dried red chilies
• 2 whole garlic bulbs
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 medium onions, sliced
• 15 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2-3 crushed green chilies
• 1 inch chopped ginger
• 1½ tbsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
• ¾-1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chicken masala
• ½ tsp garam masala (¾ tsp if store-bought)
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander

Reasons you’ll love this curry

• A delicious and unique garlicky chicken curry to alleviate your weeknight dinner game 
• Ready in just 35 minutes! 
• Even though it has a long list of ingredients, they’re all pantry staples 

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Instructions

1. Roast the Chicken:

   • Heat 1½ tbsp mustard oil until it smokes slightly. Add bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, and turmeric. Add chicken, fry until it browns, then add salt and fry for another minute. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Gravy:

   • In the same pan, heat 3 tbsp mustard oil. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, dried chilies, whole garlic bulbs, and bay leaves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
   • Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic cloves, ginger, and green chilies. Cook until onions caramelize.
   • Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri chili powder. Mix well.
   • Add chicken and 1½ cups hot water. Cook until chicken is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
   • Stir in garam masala and top with chopped coriander.

Serving Suggestion

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Serve hot with roti or steamed rice and a side salad. Enjoy the bold flavors of Bihari cuisine with every bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg