chicken kolhapuri

Recipe by
aparna anurag
boise, ID

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
  • 1/2 kg
    chicken
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp
    red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp
    garam masala
  • 1 tsp
    turmeric powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • salt as per taste
  • TO PREPARE GARAM MASALA PWD
  • 3 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 tsp
    cumin seeds
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 2
    green cardmom
  • 3
    cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    black peppercorns, whole
  • 1 tsp
    coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp
    seasme seeds
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic
  • 2
    onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated coconut
  • 2
    tomatoes
  • FOR GRAVY
  • 1 tsp
    red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    garam masala powder
  • salt to taste

How To Make chicken kolhapuri

  • 1
    Marination: 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.
  • 2
    Masala 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.
  • 3
    Gravy 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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