Kolhapuri chicken
Time to cook
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
2
A spicy Maharashtrian dish made with tender chicken cooked in a flavorful blend of Kolhapuri masala, coconut, onion, garlic, and traditional spices, originating from the city of Kolhapur and enjoyed as a zesty and aromatic delicacy.
Ingredients
Whole Chicken
2.5 cup
Curd
3.5 tbsp
Turmeric
0.25 tsp
Red Chilli Powder
1.25 tsp
Fresh Garlic
0.5 tsp
Lemon Juice
0.25 tsp
Corn Oil
0.5 tsp
Bay Leaf
0.5 leaf
Cinnamon
0.5 inch
Cloves
2 Clove
Black Pepper
0.25 tsp
Onion Raw
1 small
Desiccated Coconut, Sweetened
0.5 tsp
Tomatoes
0.5 medium
Cold Pressed Olive Oil
0.75 tsp
Coriander Leaves
0.5 tsp
Salt
1 pinch
Step-by-step instructions to cook
Prep
Mix turmeric powder, red chili powder, garlic paste, salt and lime juice with yogurt.
Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and marinate for half an hour.
Cooking
Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper and chopped onions. Sauté till onions turn translucent.
Add coconut flakes and stir till they turn very light brown, add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
Cool the mixture and puree it to get the Kolhapuri masala.
In another pan, heat oil and add the marinated chicken to it along with the marinade. Cook for 25 minutes on low heat. Stir frequently.
Add the pureed paste and simmer on low flame for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition information
(per serving)
Carbs
4.5
Proteins
16.0
Fats
7.7
Fiber
1.0
149
kcal
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