Lunch recipe :Flavorful Kolhapuri Chicken

Ingredients:
– 500g chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces
– 2 onions, finely chopped
– 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup grated coconut
– 2 tablespoons Kolhapuri masala powder (readily available or homemade)
– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
– 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
– 3-4 dried red chilies
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
– Salt to taste
– 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions:

– In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

– Dry roast grated coconut, dried red chilies, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds in a pan until aromatic.

– Grind these roasted ingredients into a fine paste. This is your Kolhapuri masala paste.

– Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
– Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
– Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts separating.

– Add the Kolhapuri masala paste to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir well to combine.

– Add the marinated chicken pieces to the masala mixture. Cook on medium heat until the chicken is well-coated with the masala and begins to brown.

– Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let the chicken cook in its juices for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

– Once the chicken is cooked through, check for seasoning and adjust if needed. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

– Serve the delicious Kolhapuri Chicken hot with steamed rice, naan, or roti.