Taste Kolkata’s Heritage Recipes With A Cabin-Style Creamy Chicken Stew

By Rajlakshmi

April 9, 2026

This chicken stew recipe is just every bit of that classic British-style stew of yesteryear, loaded with creaminess, whole veggies and chicken bust. It is a visual treat at first, and a sumptuous meal later.

Ingredients

600g chicken 250g baby potatoes 250g baby onions 250g regular onions 250g carrots 250g beans 250g green papaya 4 pcs bay leaves 5g white pepper 15g ginger 75g butter 150g milk 30g maida 18g salt 3 cups water‍ ½ tsp MSG

Step 1

Make the chicken broth using the chicken, bones and bay leaves. A pressure cooker can also be used.

Step 2

Add the baby onions, baby potatoes, carrots and salt. Cover partially so that the liquid boils slowly.

Step 3

After 10 minutes, add papaya and the chicken pieces, and add half a teaspoon of MSG. Cover partially and simmer.

Step 4

Add green beans and cook for 15 more minutes before turning off the stove.

Step 5

Separate the chicken pieces and vegetables from the stock and keep them separately.

Step 6

In a pot, heat butter, add the boiled onion paste, then add ground white pepper.

Step 7

Stir well and cook on low heat. Make a slurry of cold milk and maida and add it. Let it come to a boil.

Step 8

Add the chicken and the vegetables back into the pot. Mix everything well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve!