How to make Chicken Curry in Assamese traditional Style

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Assamese chicken curry, known as “Kukura Xaak Aru Khaar”, is a flavorful and spicy chicken curry that is made with spinach, potatoes, and kharoli (khar water). It is a popular dish in Assam and is usually served with rice or roti.

To make the dish, chicken is cooked with a mixture of spices and vegetables, including onion, tomato, spinach, and potatoes. Khar water is added towards the end of the cooking process to give the dish a unique flavor and digestive properties.

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Assamese Chicken Curry “Kukura Xaak Aru Khaar”

Assamese chicken curry, known as "Kukura Xaak Aru Khaar", is a flavorful and spicy chicken curry that is made with spinach, potatoes, and kharoli (khar water). It is a popular dish in Assam and is usually served with rice or roti.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy Bottom Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken cut into medium-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 2 potatoes peeled and cut into medium-sized pieces
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tomato finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies slit
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp kharoli khar water

Instructions
 

  • Heat the mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add the fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. Saute for a few seconds until the seeds start to splutter.
  • Add the chopped onion and green chilies and saute until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Add the chopped tomato and cook for a few minutes until it softens.
  • Add the chicken pieces, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned.
  • Add the chopped spinach and potato pieces and mix well.
  • Add enough water to cover the chicken and vegetables and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the kharoli (khar water) and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve hot with rice or roti.

Notes

Khar water can be made by filtering water through the ashes of dried banana peels. If you do not have access to khar water, you can substitute it with 1 tsp of baking soda dissolved in water.
Keyword Assamese Dish, chicken, curry

Nutrition info:

Here is the nutrition information for one serving of Assamese chicken curry (recipe makes 4 servings):

  • Calories: 365
  • Protein: 32g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 540mg

Assamese chicken curry is a good source of protein and fiber, which are essential for maintaining a healthy diet. It is also relatively low in calories and sugar, making it a healthy choice for those who are watching their weight or trying to maintain a healthy diet. However, the dish is high in fat and sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation.