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Malvani Chicken Curry

Malvani Chicken Curry

  • 50 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as Coconut Chicken Gravy · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Malvani chicken curry from Maharashtra, simmered in a roasted coconut paste and ground Malvani masala. Mild, serves 4, about 50 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

27 items

4 people
  • Oil1 tbsp
  • Dry Red Chilli10
  • Bay Leaves1
  • Cumin¼ tsp
  • Mustard Seeds½ tsp
  • Fennel Seeds1 tsp
  • Star Anise1
  • Cinnamon1 inch
  • Cloves5
  • Black Cardamom2
  • Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
  • Nutmeg½ tsp
  • Asafoetida¼ tsp
  • Poppy Seeds2 tsp
  • Mace1
  • Oil2 tsp
  • Coconut, Grated1½ cup
  • Onion, Slices2
  • Oil¼ cup
  • Onion, Finely Chopped2
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
  • Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Chicken Curry Cut1 kg
  • Water1½ cup
  • Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

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

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy777kcal3108kcal
Protein56g226g
Carbohydrate30g120g
Fat51g203g
Fibre12g47g
Sugar7.6g30g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

  1. 1

    In a pan pour oil and let it heat up, Add all the ingredients for the masala and roast in a moderate flame until aromatic. Let it cool down and blend it into a fine powder.

    OilDry Red ChilliBay LeavesCuminMustard SeedsFennel SeedsStar AniseCinnamonClovesBlack CardamomBlack PeppercornsNutmegAsafoetidaPoppy SeedsMace

  2. 2

    In a kadai pour oil and add grated coconut and sliced onion, saute until the coconut develops some colour and let it cool down. Blend it into a fine paste and set aside. In a kadai pour oil and let it heat up, add the finely chopped onions and saute until it develops some colour. Add red chilli and turmeric powder, add the chicken and saute for 2 minute.

    OilCoconutOnionOilOnionSaltGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderChicken Curry Cut

  3. 3

    Add the coconut paste and cook for 2 minutes, add the malvani masala, pour water and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with toasted pav.

    WaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Malvani Chicken Curry take?
50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Malvani Chicken Curry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Malvani Chicken Curry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Malvani Chicken Curry spicy?
It is mild: 1 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 Malvani Chicken Curry?
1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 1½ cup Coconut, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 10 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Malvani Chicken Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Malvani Chicken Curry?
About 777 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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