KOLHAPUR CHICKEN

Ingredients

1 kg chicken

2/3 cup curd

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp red chilli

1 tsp garlic paste

salt to taste

1 tsp lime juice

2 tsp corn or peanut oil

1 bay leaf

2 pieces cinnamon

6 pieces cloves

1/2 tsp crushed black pepper 2 medium onions

2 tsp grated coconut

1 large cut tomato

2 tsp oil

1 tsp coriander leaves

Method:

1-Mix turmeric powder, red chillies, garlic paste, salt, and lime juice with curd. The marinade is ready.

2-Add the cut chicken pieces to the marinade and leave aside for half an hour. Heat oil in pan.

3-Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, crushed black pepper and chopped onions. Saute till onions turn translucent. Add grated coconut. Saute till coconut color changes. Add tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes. Cool and puree the mix in a blender.

4-The Kolhapur masala is ready.

5-Heat oil and add the marinated chicken to the pan. Cook for 25 minutes on low fire. Stir regularly.

6--Add paste and simmer on low flame for 5 minutes.

7-Kolhapur chicken is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice.