chicken kolhapuri
Bold, and spicy is what defines this chicken curry; a very aromatic dish that heavily pronounces the flavors from the south western part of India – Kolhapur; a recipe as vibrant and rich as the history of this ancient town
yield
2 -4
prep time
15 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
Stir-Fry
Ingredients For chicken kolhapuri
- FOR MARINATION
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1/2 kgchicken
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1 Tbspginger garlic paste
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1 tspred chilli powder
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1 tspgaram masala
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1 tspturmeric powder
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1 Tbsplime juice
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salt as per taste
- TO PREPARE GARAM MASALA PWD
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3 Tbspoil
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1 tspcumin seeds
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1bay leaf
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2green cardmom
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3cloves
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1/2 tspblack peppercorns, whole
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1 tspcoriander seeds
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1 tspseasme seeds
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1 Tbspgarlic
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2onion
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2 Tbspgrated coconut
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2tomatoes
- FOR GRAVY
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1 tspred chili powder
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1/2 tspgaram masala powder
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salt to taste
How To Make chicken kolhapuri
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1Marination: Wash chicken pieces well. Make a marinade of ginger garlic paste, red chilly pwd, garam masala pwd, turmeric pwd, salt & lemon juice. Rub well all pices on chicken and keep to marinate for about an hour.
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2Masala Preparation: In a non-stick pan, heat up oil. Add whole garam spices and saute for a minute. Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, chopped garlic and coconut pieces. Sauté till spices start to change its color. Add sliced onion and cook for another 2 mins. Turn off heat and let it cool. Meanwhile add sliced tomatoes to blender and make a paste of it & keep aside. Now add onion masala , and grind to smooth paste. If required add little water while grinding. Freshly ground spicy masala is ready.
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3Gravy preparation: Heat up oil, add tomato paste & ground masala paste. Sauté for a minute. Add red chilly pwd, garam masala pwd, salt and cook for just 5 mins. Add marinated chicken pieces, mix well. Add water to desired consistency, cover and cook for 10 to 15 mins. Stir once in a while and take care the gravy doesn’t sticks to bottom. Once the chicken is done and cooked tender, turn off flame. Sprinkle finely chopped cilantro leaves. Serve hot with Rice/Roti and Enjoy
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