Gondhoraj Bhapa Murg

We are now introducing a new recipe: Gondhoraj Bhapa Murg. This delightful Bengali dish features chicken marinated in a fragrant blend of Gondhoraj lime juice, mustard, and spices, then steamed to perfection, resulting in a light, aromatic, and flavorful meal.

Now, Lets Look At The Recipe

Ingredients

500 grams chicken (cut into pieces)

2 tablespoons mustard paste (soak 2 tbsp mustard seeds in water for 15 minutes and blend to a fine paste)

2 tablespoons yogurt

1 tablespoon poppy seeds paste (optional)

1 tablespoon grated coconut

2-3 tablespoons Gondhoraj lime juice (or regular lime juice if unavailable)

2 tablespoons mustard oil

4 green chilies (slit)

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

Steps To Make It :

1. Prepare the Marinade :
In a large bowl, combine mustard paste, yogurt, poppy seeds paste (if using), grated coconut, Gondhoraj lime juice, mustard oil, turmeric powder, and salt.
Mix well to form a smooth marinade.

2. Prepare the Banana Leaves :
If using banana leaves, cut them into squares large enough to wrap the chicken pieces.
Lightly heat each leaf over an open flame or in a dry pan to make them pliable.

3. Wrap the Chicken :
Place marinated chicken pieces in the center of each banana leaf square.
Add a slit green chili on top of the chicken for extra flavor.
Fold the banana leaves to wrap the chicken securely and tie with a cotton thread. If using an oven-safe dish, simply place the marinated chicken in the dish and cover with a lid.

4. Steam the Chicken :
Place the wrapped chicken parcels in a steamer and steam for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Alternatively, place the oven-safe dish with the marinated chicken in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 25-30 minutes.

5. Serve :
Carefully unwrap the banana leaves or remove the lid from the dish.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.