Friday, July 29, 2016

Kolhapuri Chicken


                Shravan (a Month according to Hindu calendar) is starting next week. So we Maharashtrians celebrate a Gatari day just a day before. On this day we make a variety of non veg food & have it. Since for a month we wont be eating any non veg item. So on this occasion sharing a very traditional Maharashtrian dish Kolhapuri Chicken. The name itself suggests its very spicy. Serve it with bhakris. Check the recipe below.


                      



Ingredients:
  • Dry Coconut grated - 1/2 cup
  • Whole Spices
    • Coriander Seeds 2 tsp
    • Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
    • Red Chilies 7 - 8
    • Sesame seeds 1/2 tsp
    • Poppy Seeds 1/2 tsp
    • Black peppercons 7 - 8
    • Cloves 2
    • Javitri 1
    • Cinnamon Stick 1/2 inch
  • Red Chili Powder 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Oil
  • Chicken Boneless 300 gms
  • Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp.
  • Onion 1 finely chopped
  • Tomato 1 finely chopped


Method:
  • Dry roast grated coconut & whole spices on low flame till they turn golden brown. Grind this into fine powder without adding water.
  • Marinate chicken pieces with 1 tsp of coconut - spice powder, salt, half of the ginger garlic paste & turmeric powder.
  • Heat oil in a non stick pan.
  • Add finely chopped onions & remaining ginger garlic paste. Saute till onions turn golden brown in color.
  • Add finely chopped tomatoes to it. Also add red chili powder to it.
  • Cover cooked till oil separates from it.
  • Now add the remaining coconut - spice powder to it. Add 1 cup water to it.
  • Cook covered for 10 minutes on medium flame.
  • Add marinated chicken pieces to it. Cook for 7 - 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
  • Check for salt & add accordingly.
  • Sizzling Hot Kolhapuri chicken is ready.
  • Serve hot with bhakri.

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