Yummy Degi Aloo Chicken Curry Recipe

“Degi” refers to the traditional degchi or degi handi — a heavy-bottomed pot used in South Asian cooking, especially in Pakistan and North India, to slow-cook food over wood fire or coal. Degi curries are all about depth, using generous amounts of ghee or oil, whole spices, and a slow-cooking method that gives the curry that rich, reddish oil layer on top (known as tari) and deep masala flavor that clings to every piece of meat. This style was often used for big gatherings like weddings or daawats — where a big deg would be set up outdoors and stirred with giant spoons! Degi Aloo Chicken blends that old-school flavor with the homely comfort of potatoes, making it feel both festive and familiar Ingredients Cooking oil or ghee – ¾ cup Onion – 1½ cups, thinly sliced Chicken – 1 kg, bone-in preferred Salt – 2 tsp or to taste Ginger paste – 1½ tsp Garlic paste – 1 tbsp Plain yogurt – ¾ cup, beaten Red chili powder – 1½ tsp Turmeric – ½ tsp Green chilies – 5, whole Tomato – 1½ cups, chopped Whole garam masala: Green cardamom – 3 Black cardamom – 1 Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece Bay leaf – 1 Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Potatoes – 2 medium, peeled and cubed Hot water – ¾ cup Sugar – pinch Garam masala – 1 tsp Fresh coriander – handful, chopped Ghee – 1 tbsp Instructions Heat the base In a heavy pan, heat ¾ cup of oil or ghee. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add chicken Toss in the chicken and fry for about 4 minutes. Add salt, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Cook until the raw smell goes away. Yogurt & spices Stir in the beaten yogurt. Let it blend well with the chicken. Add red chili powder and turmeric. Mix everything thoroughly. Tomato & whole spices Add chopped tomatoes, a pinch more salt, and the whole garam masala (cardamoms, cinnamon, bay leaf). Mix and cover. Let it cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add potatoes Add cumin and cubed potatoes. Mix well and pour in the hot water. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Slow cook Cover and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the chicken and potatoes are fully cooked and tender. Finish with flavor Sprinkle a pinch of sugar, 1 tsp garam masala, chopped coriander, and 1 tbsp ghee. Mix gently. Serve it with Hot porota or plain rice. Perfect for any cozy weekend lunch or special dinner. Become a member of our channel and get exclusive perks:    / @banglarrannaghor   Subscribe to BR: bit.ly/BRYouTubesub Subscribe to Banglar Rannaghor | bit.ly/BRYouTubesub Our daily story - Instagram : bit.ly/Banglarrannaghor Facebook |   / banglarrannaghor   Website: https://www.banglarrannaghor.com/