Malvani Chicken Curry
Also known as Coconut Chicken Gravy · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies
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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
Ingredients
27 itemsSunflower 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
Coconut, Grated1.5 cup
Onion, Slices2
Salt1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Chicken Curry Cut1 kg
Water1.5 cup
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 777kcal | 3108kcal |
| Protein | 56g | 226g |
| Carbohydrate | 30g | 120g |
| Fat | 51g | 203g |
| Fibre | 12g | 47g |
| Sugar | 7.6g | 30g |
Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut
Method
- 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.
Sunflower OilDry Red ChilliBay LeavesCuminMustard SeedsFennel SeedsStar AniseCinnamonClovesBlack CardamomBlack PeppercornsNutmegAsafoetidaPoppy SeedsMace
- 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.
Sunflower OilSunflower OilCoconutOnionOnionSaltGinger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderChicken Curry Cut
- 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, 1.5 cup Coconut, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 2 tsp Red Chilli 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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