Kolhapuri Chicken

Name: Kolhapuri Chicken
Ingredients: 1 kg whole chicken, cut into pieces; 2/3 cup yogurt; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 4 teaspoons red chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons corn oil or 2 teaspoons peanut oil; 1 bay leaf; 2 pieces cinnamon; 6 cloves; 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons flaked desiccated coconut; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons oil; 2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped; salt, to taste

17 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 kg whole chicken, cut into pieces
2/3 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 teaspoons corn oil or 2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 bay leaf
2 pieces cinnamon
6 cloves
1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 teaspoons flaked desiccated coconut
1 large tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons oil
2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
salt, to taste

Directions

1

Mix turmeric powder, red chili powder, garlic paste, salt and lime juice with yogurt.
2

Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and marinate for half an hour.
3

Heat oil in pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves. black pepper and chopped onions. Saute till onions turn translucent.
4

Add coconut flakes and stir till they turn very light brown .
5

Add tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes.
6

Cool the mixture and puree it to get the Kolhapur masala.
7

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.
8

Add the pureed paste and simmer on low flame for 5 minutes.
9

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or tandoori roti.