KOLHAPURI CHICKEN CURRY BY SAPNA NAYAK

ITS MOST FAMOUS CHICKEN CURRY AVAILABLE IN KOLHAPUR MAHARASHTRA.. FINGER LICKING SPICY CURRY..!!!

" KOLHAPURI CHICKEN CURRY "

Ingredients:

For Gravy

3 tbsp Oil

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

1 tbsp Coriander seeds

2 tbsp Sesame seeds

1 tbsp Poppy seeds

2 tbsp Chopped Garlic

Whole Garam spices (Bay leaf, Green

Cardamom, 2-3 Cloves. Black

peppercorns,

1 star anise)

1 big Onion sliced

1 Tomato diced

1/2 tsp Garam masala powder

3 tbsp dry shredded Coconut

1 tbsp Degi mirch powder

Ingredients for Marination

1 lb Chicken drumsticks

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Red Chilli powder

1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 tsp Garam Masala

Method :

Marinate Chicken :

Wash chicken pieces well and remove its skin or fats part.

Add ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, salt, lemon juice to chicken, rub all spices well on chicken and keep to marinate for 30 mts.

Masala :

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, whole garam spices, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, chopped garlic and cook till spices start to change its color.

Add dry grated coconut, sliced onion and cook till onion gets light brown color.

Add tomatoes to blender, add onion masala, some water and grind to make smooth paste.

Gravy Preparation :

Heat up oil, add ground masala paste, add red chilli powder, garam masala and cook for just 5 mts.

Add marinated chicken pieces, mix well, add water to desired consistency, cover and cook for 20 mts. till the time chicken gets tender.

Hot and spicy Kolapuri Chicken is good to go!

Serve it hot with Chapati or Rice.....!!!!!!!!!

Tips:

Marination helps chicken to get cook faster and improves its flavor.

If degi mirch is not available, use regular red chilli powder.