🫓🐔 Roti Chicken – Rakomari Heshel’er Weekend Favourite!
In every Bengali household, Sunday evenings often mean two things: the smell of ghee-touched rotis and the bubbling aroma of spicy chicken curry. At Rakomari Heshel, we’re bringing back that homely charm with this hearty and flavorful Roti Chicken recipe — perfect for a weekend dinner or a cozy weekday treat.
Whether you prefer it with soft phulkas or crispy tandoori-style rotis, this chicken curry strikes the perfect balance between spice and soul.
🕒 Time Taken
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 50–55 minutes
🍗 Ingredients
For the Chicken Curry:
Chicken – 500g (preferably bone-in)
Onion – 2 large, finely sliced
Tomato – 1 medium, chopped
Garlic – 5 cloves (crushed)
Ginger – 1-inch piece (grated)
Green chilies – 2, slit
Curd/Yogurt – 3 tbsp (whisked)
Mustard oil – 3 tbsp
Bay leaf – 1
Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece
Cloves – 3
Cardamom – 2
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Red chili powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala – ½ tsp
Salt – to taste
Sugar – 1 tsp (optional)
For the Roti:
Whole wheat flour (atta) – 2 cups
Warm water – as needed
Salt – a pinch
Ghee or oil – for cooking
👩🍳 Method
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Mix chicken with curd, turmeric, salt, and a little red chili powder.
Let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Curry
Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke. Add whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin).
Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, red chili, coriander powder, and a pinch of sugar. Cook till oil separates.
Add marinated chicken and cook on high heat for 5–7 minutes.
Cover and cook on medium heat until chicken is tender (20–25 minutes).
Add garam masala and adjust salt.
Step 3: Make the Roti
Knead atta with warm water and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Roll into thin rounds and cook on a hot tawa. Smear with ghee or oil if desired.
🍽️ Serve It Like a Bengali
Pair this rich chicken curry with soft, ghee-brushed rotis. Serve with raw onion rings, green chilies, and a slice of lemon. And don’t forget a glass of cold water or tok doi on the side!
