Savour The Spice With The Must-Try Maharashtrian Chicken Curries

By Tarishi Shrivastava

October 24, 2024

This country-style chicken curry is comforting and mildly flavoured, perfect for pairing with bhakri, rotis, rice, or pulao. Traditionally served with spicy thecha on the side, it offers a unique twist on classic chicken curry.

Ingredients

Chicken with bones 6 tbsp oil 1 stick cinnamon 4 cloves 4-6 peppercorns 6 green cardamom pods 2 onions 1 tsp Garama Masala 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp cumin 1 ½ tbsp tomato puree For the marinade; ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt 4 tbsp yoghurt

Ingredients

For the past 6-7 cloves garlic, minced 2 inch ginger, minced handful coriander leaves

Step 1

Marinate the chicken for 4 hours or overnight, in the marinade

Step 2

Heat the oil and fry the cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns and cardamon pods.

Step 3

Fry the onion until lightly browned

Step 4

Add all the spices and stir gently for 2-3 mins

Step 5

Add the garlic and ginger paste to the onion and spice mix, and stir.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato puree for another few minutes

Step 7

Add the chicken and fry until lightly brown on all sides, about 10 minutes

Step 8

Add the water till you get a runny sauce, and simmer till chicken s cooked

Step 9

Serve with chapatti or rice