Bengali Spiced Chicken Drumsticks With Masoor Dal Recipe

About this recipe

Succulent chicken drumsticks marinated in Bengali spices paired with hearty masoor dal for a comforting, protein-rich dinner.

Ingredients

• 500G Tata Masoor Dal M
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• - Garlic Paste
• 300 g Ginger Paste
• 500 g Onion
• - Tomato Ketchup
• 250g Green Chilli
• 100 g Salt
• 1pc Watermelon
• - Coriander Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the chicken drumsticks thoroughly and pat dry using a kitchen towel.
2. 2. Marinate the chicken with turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garlic paste, ginger paste, and a teaspoon of mustard oil for 15 minutes.
3. 3. Wash the masoor dal and soak it in water for 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
4. 4. Heat a tablespoon of mustard oil in a pan and sear the marinated chicken for 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
5. 5. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, sauté chopped onions until translucent.
6. 6. Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7. Add the soaked masoor dal to the pan along with 500 ml of water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
8. 8. Reduce the heat to low, add the seared chicken drumsticks, and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 20 minutes until the dal is cooked and the chicken is tender.
9. 9. Check for seasoning and adjust salt as needed. If the dal is too thick, add a little more water to achieve desired consistency.
10. 10. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.