Name: Chicken Kolhapuri recipe by Rekha Unni at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken cut into 10-12 pieces; 3 tbsp oil; 15-17 curry leaves; 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves; Salt to taste; Water as required; For Marination; Chilli Powder 2 tbsp; Ginger garlic paste 1.5 tbsp; 1 teaspoon turmeric; Salt to taste; Lemon juice 2 tbsp; Coriander powder 1.5 tbsp; 1.5 teaspoon garam masala; For Kolhapuri masala; Fennel seeds 2 teaspoon; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 BLACK CARDAMOM; 3-4 GREEN CARDAMOM; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/2 cup grated Coconut; 2 Mace; 1 star anise; 2 teaspoon peppercorns; 4-5 cloves; 2 teaspoon poppy seeds; 5-6 dry red chilli; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp Oil; 1/2 kg onions

ABOUT Chicken Kolhapuri RECIPE

One of the most popular Chicken Curry from Maharashtra. The taste of the curry from its special Kolhapuri Masala which makes this aromatic and Mouthwatering

Ingredients Serving: 5

1 whole chicken cut into 10-12 pieces
3 tbsp oil
15-17 curry leaves
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Water as required
For Marination
Chilli Powder 2 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste 1.5 tbsp
1 teaspoon turmeric
Salt to taste
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Coriander powder 1.5 tbsp
1.5 teaspoon garam masala
For Kolhapuri masala
Fennel seeds 2 teaspoon
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 BLACK CARDAMOM
3-4 GREEN CARDAMOM
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 cup grated Coconut
2 Mace
1 star anise
2 teaspoon peppercorns
4-5 cloves
2 teaspoon poppy seeds
5-6 dry red chilli
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 tbsp Oil
1/2 kg onions
3 -4 medium tomatoes chopped

Instructions

Marinate chicken with all ingredients mentioned under Marination section for 30 minutes to 1 hour
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Roast whole spices, sesame, poppy seeds and dry red chilli for few seconds
Add coconut , onions, little salt and roast until golden brown
Allow to cool completely. Grind the mixture with chopped tomatoes and adequate water to form smooth Puree
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. add curry leaves and saute for few seconds. Add ground puree. Cook for 4-5 minutes until oil seperates
Add chicken, salt and water. Mix well. Bring to boil
Cover and Simmer until chicken is cooked stirring occasionally
Add coriander leaves and mix well. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice, bhakri or chapatis

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