Bored of Chicken Curry? Try Bengal's Traditional Shoroshe Murgi!
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News18•27-01-2026, 20:54
Bored of Chicken Curry? Try Bengal's Traditional Shoroshe Murgi!
- •Shoroshe Murgi, or Chicken in Curried Mustard Sauce, is a traditional Bengali recipe making a comeback.
- •The dish's unique identity comes from chicken cooked in a thick mustard paste and pure mustard oil, giving it a pungent and aromatic flavor.
- •Traditionally prepared in earthen pots (mitti ki haandi), this method enhances the mustard's depth and aroma.
- •It balances the sharp mustard with green chilies and coconut milk, offering a distinct taste from heavily spiced curries.
- •Easy to make with few ingredients, it's ready in about 30 minutes and is popular in rural Bengal's eateries.
Why It Matters: Shoroshe Murgi offers a unique, pungent, and aromatic Bengali chicken experience, easy to prepare and rich in tradition.
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