Malvani Chicken (Konkani Style Chicken)

Malvani Chicken (Konkani Style Chicken)

Thinking of preparing Chicken Gravy?? Why don't you give a try to this Konkani style,  Malvani Chicken Gravy??

Here is the Western Coastal side chicken recipe!!!  Chicken cooked in, coconut paste and in spices.  Though, it involves little more steps, for preparing this chicken, its worth it.. Just follow the recipe.. You will get an extra-ordinary chicken gravy for rice..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

To Grind (1) :

Red Chilli             - 1

Coriander Seeds   - 1/2 tsp

Whole Pepper       - 1/2 tsp

Cinnamon Stick    - 1

Big Onions            - 2

Grated Coconut     - 2 tbsp

To Grind(2): 

Chopped Ginger    - 2 tsp

Chopped Garlic     - 2 tsp

Green Chilli           - 1

For the Gravy:

Chicken (With Bones)      - 250gm

Malvani Masala Powder   - 1 tbsp

Turmeric Powder              - 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala Powder      - 1/2 tsp

Salt                                     - As required

Grated Coconut                  - 3 tbsp

Oil                                      - As required

Procedure:

Procedure For 'To Grind ( 1)':

• Chop Big onions. Grind grated coconut to a smooth paste, adding little water.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add red chilli, coriander seeds, pepper, and cinnamon sticks to it.
• Saute it for some time, and then add chopped onions.
• When onions are translucent, add coconut paste.
• Saute for some time. Let the mixture cool, and grind it.

Procedure For 'To Grind ( 2)':

• Grind giner , garlic and green chilli

Procedure For The Gravy:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add 'To Grind (2)' i.e, Ginger, Garlic and green chilli paste.
• After the raw flavor goes off, add 'To Grind(1)'. 
• Add also Turmeric powder and .Malvani Masla Powder.
• When the masala is cooked little, add chicken and enough salt.
• Add water needed for the gravy and close the pan with a lid.
• Cook until chicken is completely cooked. Keep on stirring in between. Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder.
• Dry roast grated coconut in another pan. The coconut should completely change the color to Brown. And also sprinkle the browned coconut in the gravy,  
• Serve the yummy Malvani Chicken With Rice, Chapathi or Roti.. From my personal experience, it tastes so good with rice.