Murgir Bhaja (crispy Fried Chicken)

Murgir Bhaja, or Crispy Fried Chicken, is a popular dish in Bangladeshi cuisine. This flavorful and crispy chicken is perfect for a delicious meal or as a snack.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Bangladeshi Bangladeshi Cuisine Fried Chicken Crispy Spicy
Murgir Bhaja (crispy Fried Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt to make a marinade.
  2. Marinate the chicken pieces in the yogurt mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per batch.
  5. Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  6. Serve hot and crispy Murgir Bhaja with your favorite dipping sauce or chutney.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Frying pan Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Bowl Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve Murgir Bhaja with steamed rice, naan, or paratha for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy chicken, you can double coat the marinated chicken pieces in a mixture of flour and spices before frying.

Cost

$10