How long does Kolhapuri Chicken take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kolhapuri Chicken serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kolhapuri Chicken spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kolhapuri Chicken?

600 grams Chicken, 10 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Cinnamon, 1 grams Cloves, 1 grams Green Cardamom, 1 grams Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kolhapuri Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kolhapuri Chicken?

About 445 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kolhapuri Chicken

Name: Kolhapuri Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 10 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 2 grams Cinnamon; 1 grams Cloves; 1 grams Green Cardamom; 1 grams Black Cardamom; 1 grams Black Peppercorns; 0.5 grams Mace; 30 grams Dry Coconut, Grated; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds; 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 8 grams Ginger, Finely Chopped; 12 grams Garlic; 0.5 grams Nutmeg Powder; 100 ml Water, For Grinding; 600 grams Chicken; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 250 ml Water, For Cooking; ¾ tsp Salt; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

60 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 25 min · Cook 35 min

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Also known as kolhapuri murgh · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Kolhapuri chicken in a roasted dry red chilli, dry coconut, sesame and poppy seed masala with onion and tomato. Spicy, serves 4, about 1 hour plus marinating.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

26 items

4 people

Dry Red Chilli10 grams
Coriander Seeds2 tbsp
Cinnamon2 grams
Cloves1 grams
Green Cardamom1 grams
Black Cardamom1 grams
Black Peppercorns1 grams
Mace0.5 grams
Dry Coconut, Grated30 grams
Cumin1 tsp
White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Oil3 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Ginger, Finely Chopped8 grams
Garlic12 grams
Nutmeg Powder0.5 grams
Water, For Grinding100 ml
Chicken600 grams
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Water, For Cooking250 ml
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	445kcal	1780kcal
Protein	34g	138g
Carbohydrate	16g	65g
Fat	29g	114g
Fibre	6.2g	25g
Sugar	4.4g	18g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
Dry roast the dry red chillies, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom, black cardamom, black peppercorns and mace in a pan on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until they smell good. Add the dry coconut, cumin, sesame seeds and poppy seeds and roast for 2 to 3 minutes until the coconut is golden. Let it cool.
Dry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomBlack CardamomBlack PeppercornsMaceDry CoconutCuminWhite Sesame SeedsPoppy Seeds
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same pan. Fry the sliced onion on medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic and fry for 1 minute. Let it cool.
OilOnionGingerGarlic
3
Grind the roasted spices to a powder in a mixie. Add the fried onion mix, nutmeg powder and 100 ml water and grind to a fine paste.
Nutmeg PowderWater
4
Mix the chicken with the ground paste, turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes.
ChickenTurmeric PowderSalt
5
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai on medium heat. Fry the chopped onion for 4 minutes until soft. Add the tomatoes and red chilli powder and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
OilOnionTomatoRed Chilli Powder
6
Add the marinated chicken and fry on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until the masala coats the chicken and smells roasted.
7
Pour in the hot water and add the remaining salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the chicken is tender and the gravy is thick and red. Add coriander leaves. Serve hot with bhakri, chapati or rice.
WaterSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kolhapuri Chicken take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kolhapuri Chicken serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kolhapuri Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kolhapuri Chicken spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kolhapuri Chicken?: 600 grams Chicken, 10 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Cinnamon, 1 grams Cloves, 1 grams Green Cardamom, 1 grams Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kolhapuri Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kolhapuri Chicken?: About 445 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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