How long does Chicken Kosha take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Kosha serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Kosha spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Kosha?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ½ cup Tomato Puree, 2 Potato, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 cup Onion, 4 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Kosha?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Kosha?

About 457 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Kosha

Name: Chicken Kosha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 2 Potato, Large Cubes; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 2 tbsp Water; ½ cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Ghee

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Kosha Murgir Mangsho · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies High protein Gluten-free Low carb

Bengali chicken kosha cooked in mustard oil with browned onions and fried potatoes. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes plus marinating, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Salt1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Mustard Oil4 tbsp
Potato, Large Cubes2
Dry Red Chilli4
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom3
Bay Leaves1
Onion, Thinly Sliced2 cup
Sugar½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Water2 tbsp
Tomato Puree½ cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Green Chilli, Slit3
Ghee1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	457kcal	1828kcal
Protein	29g	116g
Carbohydrate	25g	100g
Fat	28g	112g
Fibre	5.9g	24g
Sugar	5.7g	23g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
For the marination, mix all the ingredients with the chicken and marinate for 30 minutes at least.
Chicken Curry CutSaltRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderMustard Oil
2
Heat the mustard oil in a pan. Add the potatoes and fry until golden brown. Remove it from the pan.
Mustard OilPotato
3
In the same oil, add all the whole spices and onion. Add salt and sugar. Saute until it turns golden brown.
Dry Red ChilliCinnamonGreen CardamomBay LeavesOnionSaltSugar
4
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 1 minute or till the raw smell goes away.
Ginger Garlic Paste
5
In a bowl, combine all the spice powders with water to form a paste.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderWater
6
Add this to the pan. Add the tomato puree. Saute for 5 minutes or until the oil starts to separate from the sides.
Tomato Puree
7
Add the marinated chicken and saute for 3 minutes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on a low flame.
8
Add the fried potatoes. Cover and cook again for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are completely cooked through.
9
Add garam masala, green chilli and ghee. Mix well and take it off the heat.
Garam Masala PowderGreen ChilliGhee

Before you start

How long does Chicken Kosha take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Kosha serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Kosha vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Kosha spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Kosha?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ½ cup Tomato Puree, 2 Potato, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 cup Onion, 4 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Kosha?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Kosha?: About 457 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.