Kolhapur is a city of Southern State Maharashtra of India, popular for Kolhapuri Chappal and Spices. Kolhapuri Chicken is one of the most popular dish of Kolhapur. Fragrant, spicy, pungent and colourful dish with distinct taste. Kolhapuri Chappal also available in Karachi markets and many Kolhapuri people are living in Karachi.
Ingredients:
Spices for Marination:
Dry Roasted Spices:
Whole Spices:
Procedure:
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| Kolhapuri Chicken |
- Chicken normal cut 1 kg
- Oil 1 cup
- Yoghurt 3/4 cup
- Onion chopped 2
- Tomatoes chopped 3-4
- Garlic paste 1 teaspoon
- Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish
Spices for Marination:
- Salt to taste
- Red Chillies 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Dry Roasted Spices:
- Coconut slices 1 tablespoon
- Peanuts 1 tablespoon
- Sesame 1 teaspoon
- Poppy seeds 1 teaspoon
Whole Spices:
- Bay leave 1
- Cardamom small 4
- Cardamom large 2
- Cloves 6
- Black pepper 10-15
- Red Chillies whole 4
- Mace 1 petal
- Cinnamon 2 sticks
- Caraway 1 teaspoon
Procedure:
- Dry roast coconut, peanuts, sesame and poppy seeds individually , cool and grind . Keep aside.
- Mix red chillies, haldi, salt , cumin powder, ginger paste, garlic paste and lemon juice in yoghurt . Mix well then apply over chicken pieces and keep in a cool place for marination (1 hour).
- Now fry onion in oil till golden.
- Add whole spices fry for 1 minutes, then add roasted and grounded ingredients and tomatoes.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes then add marinated chicken pieces and fry on high flame for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and continue to cook till chicken is done and oil separates out.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Delicious Kolhapuri Chicken is ready to serve.
