Kukhura ko Ledo Bedo (Nepalese Homestyle Ginger-Garlic & Coriander Chicken Gravy) – Authentic Nepal Recipe
Every Nepalese family’s Saturday triumph: rich, golden onion-and-tomato chicken gravy fragrant with ginger.
- Country of Origin
- 🇳🇵 Nepal (South Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Chicken thigh pieces, Ripe tomatoes and caramelized onions, Steamed basmati rice, Freshly pounded ginger and garlic, Toasted cumin-coriander
Ingredients for Kukhura ko Ledo Bedo (Nepalese Homestyle Ginger-Garlic & Coriander Chicken Gravy) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) chicken thigh pieces, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups ripe tomatoes and caramelized onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed basmati rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with freshly pounded ginger and garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Nepal seasoning (toasted cumin-coriander, turmeric, fresh cilantro)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown chicken thigh pieces for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, freshly pounded ginger and garlic, and toasted cumin-coriander, turmeric, fresh cilantro, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add ripe tomatoes and caramelized onions and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in steamed basmati rice right before serving warm.