Name: Malvani Chicken Curry recipe by Rekha Unni at BetterButter
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 500 g chicken; For Green paste:; 2-3 green chillies; 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves; 1/2 inch ginger; 3-4 garlic cloves; For Malvani Masala ::; 1/2 cup grated coconut; 1 onion sliced; 2-3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 cup warm water; 4-5 pepper corns; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds; 1 star anise; 2-3 cloves; 1 black stone flower; For Marination; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder adjust; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For Curry; 2 tbsp oil; 1 small onion finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 tsp crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder optional; Salt to taste

ABOUT Malvani Chicken Curry RECIPE

Malvani Chicken curry dish comes from the Konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa. Here Chicken is cooked with homemade Malvani masala resulting in a stimulating chicken curry

Ingredients Serving: 5

500 g chicken
For Green paste:
2-3 green chillies
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1/2 inch ginger
3-4 garlic cloves
For Malvani Masala ::
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 onion sliced
2-3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup warm water
4-5 pepper corns
1 small cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 star anise
2-3 cloves
1 black stone flower
For Marination
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder adjust
1/2 teaspoon salt
For Curry
2 tbsp oil
1 small onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder optional
Salt to taste
1 cup water

Instructions

Grind green chillies, coriander leaves ginger garlic mentioned under green paste section to form smooth green paste
Marinate chicken with green paste, turmeric, salt, red chilli powder for 1 hour or more
Dry roast all whole spices until aromatic and grind to fine powder
Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add sliced onions and saute until golden brown, take it out and keep it aside
Add grated coconut and saute until golden brown. Add cumin seeds and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Allow to cool
Grind coconut, onions, cumin seeds and garlic with 1/2 cup water to form smooth Puree. Keep it aside
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add chicken and roast for 2 minutes. Take it out
In same pan, add chopped onions, ginger garlic and saute until onions are tender
Add ground puree, ground spice, salt, chilli powder and mix well
Keep stirring for 4-5 minutes over medium heat
Finally add slightly fried chicken with garam masala. Stir well
Add 1 cup water. Check for salt, adjust
Cover and cook until chicken is cooked stirring occasionally
Serve warm with rice or chapatis

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