Chicken Kolhapuri.

Kolhapuri chicken is a non vegetarain curry we can get in the western part of India.Kolhapur is a famous place in Maharashtra which is famous for so many items like kolhapuri chappal(slippers) , kolpuri teekhi mirchi(spicy red chili).The curry they people prepare is a fantastic blend of different spices like black pepper , cinnamon , dry coconut and so many more spices.The dish I am going to make today is one of the authentic chicken curry with a great taste.Lets make the famous curry.





Preparation time:30 minutes
Cooking time : 1 hour
Serves -3 to 4

Ingredients:
chicken - 300 grams
onion finely chopped -3 medium
tomato puree - 4 tbsp
turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
salt to taste
coriander chopped
nutmeg powder - 1/2 tsp
oil - 2tbsp

For Dry Roast 
cloves - 8
mace -1 blade
poppy seeds -1 tbsp
sesame seeds- 1 tbsp
black pepper corns - 10
bedgi red chili -5
dry coconut grated -1/4 cup
cinnamon- 1 inch stick
green cardamom - 4
black cardamom -1
cumin seeds - 2 tsp


Method of Preparations :
1.Dry roast all the spices included in the dry roast category.Let it cool for 10 minutes.Grind the spices in to a smooth powder.
2.Marinate chicken with half amount of kolhapuri masala powder and salt for 20 minutes .Cook the chicken in microwave for 20 minutes. (If you don't have a microwave just marinate the chicken for 30 minutes )
3.Heat oil in a pan add chopped onions and fry till golden brown .
4.Add ginger garlic paste , turmeric powder , nutmeg powder and cook for 5 minutes.
5.Add tomato puree and left over masala powder and fry the masala for 5 minutes.
6.Add marinated chicken and cook till it get soft.(If microwaved chicken than cook for 20 minutes by adding water ,if not microwaved cook for 30 to 40 minutes).
7.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with naan , roti or steamed rice.







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