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Dak Bungalow Chicken

Dak Bungalow Chicken

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Dak Bungalow Chicken is a regal, nostalgic, and profoundly aromatic Bengali heritage masterpiece celebrated for its unique addition of whole eggs and potatoes. This recipe features chicken slow-cooked in a shimmering professional-grade sauce flavored with whole spices and fried eggs. Known for its sophisticated flavor and popularity as a legendary meal served in colonial rest-houses, it represents the soulful heart of heritage Eastern Indian non-vegetarian culinary arts. Its taste is intensely savory and buttery, with the mustard oil providing a unique professional-grade pungent lift. This dish is a mandatory staple for festive family dinners and special celebratory lunches. Best enjoyed hot from the professional-grade cauldron with steamed rice or luchi.

Dak Bungalow Chicken Recipe
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Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

500g Chicken, bone-in pieces
2 large Potatoes, halved and fried
2 boiled Eggs, fried
2 large Onions, finely sliced
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
Whole spices (Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Cloves)
1 tsp Red chili powder
3 tbsp Mustard oil
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Garam masala
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using bone-in chicken is mandatory for achieving the most rich flavor profile.
  • Ensuring the eggs are fried until they develop a crisp skin provide the absolute secret to provide a textural variety.
  • The addition of mustard oil provide the essential pungent lift found in heritage recipes.
  • Always allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving; this is the key to ensuring the juiciness.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (300g))

Calories

420 kcal

Protein

28g

Fat

22g

Carbs

24g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.