Bangladeshi Shatkora Chicken

Bangladeshi Shatkora Chicken

This authentic Bangladeshi chicken curry features the unique citrusy-bitter flavor of shatkora, a wild citrus fruit that transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary aromatic dish. The combination of warm spices and shatkora's distinctive tang creates layers of complex flavors that make this curry truly special.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Bangladeshi

Keyword: Curry

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 1 20

Servings:

Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For Marinade:

1 whole chicken or 1 large chicken breast cut into pieces
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp salt

For Curry:

1 small shatkora diced or peeled skin only
1-2 large onions shredded
8-9 black peppercorns
1 tsp mixed hot spice powder
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
2-3 cardamoms
1-2 dried red chilies
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
2 green chilies sliced
Oil for cooking
1 cup water
Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

Marinate chicken pieces with garlic paste, ginger paste, turmeric, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and shallow fry the marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same oil, roast bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, dried chilies, cumin seeds, and black peppercorns for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add shredded onions and cook until golden brown.
Add remaining garlic paste, ginger paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add coriander powder, mixed hot spice powder, and green chilies. Cook for another minute.
Return the fried chicken to the pan and mix well with the spice mixture.
Add diced shatkora and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

If shatkora is unavailable, substitute with dried lime peel or kaffir lime leaves, though the flavor will be different

Start with less shatkora if you're new to its bitter-citrus taste, as it can be overwhelming

The dish tastes better the next day as flavors develop and meld together

You can make this ahead and reheat gently, adding a splash of water if needed

Adjust the number of green chilies based on your heat preference

For a richer curry, add 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt after step 6

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