Chicken Kolhapuri
Maharashtra's blistering red chicken curry built on roasted coconut and the legendary kanda-lasun kolhapuri masala. Fiery, dark and unapologetically spicy.
65 min 2 servingsHard
Ingredients
2 servingsContains: sesame
Flavor profile
Spice
Richness
Method
- 1Dry roast dry coconut, coriander, sesame and dry chillies until aromatic.
- 2Grind the roasted mix with a little water into a dark paste.
- 3Heat oil and fry sliced onions until deep brown.
- 4Add ginger-garlic paste and cook off the raw edge.
- 5Add chicken with turmeric and chilli powder, searing well.
- 6Stir in the ground coconut masala and cook until oil separates.
- 7Pour in hot water and simmer covered until the chicken is tender.
- 8Adjust seasoning and finish with fresh coriander.
Frequently asked
About 65 minutes total — 25 min prep and 40 min cooking.
Yes — Chicken Kolhapuri is gluten free.
Chicken Kolhapuri contains sesame. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
