Description
An elegant, white Mughlai chicken curry from Dhaka, made with a rich yogurt, poppy seed, and cashew paste, heavily scented with kewra water.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Yogurt
- Poppy seeds(Posto)
- Cashews
- Dried red chili(garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt.
- Make white paste with poppy seeds/nuts.
- Simmer gently, float whole dry red chilies on top.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken, Almond powder, Fresh cream
Pairing
Rumali Roti / Polao
Trivia
Loved in Kolkata and Dhaka. Completely different from Butter Chicken; characterized by the grainy richness of poppy seeds.
Eating tips & etiquette
Enjoy the visual contrast of red chilies in white sauce, scooping it elegantly with paper-thin Rumali Roti.
Allergen
Chicken, Dairy, Nuts