Maharashtrian Malvani Chicken Curry With Jeera Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A flavorful, medium-spiced Malvani chicken curry made with freshly ground spices, paired with fragrant jeera rice. Perfect for a balanced, weight-loss-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

• 20G Curry Leaves
• Pcs Chings Masala Chicken Chilli
• - Onion
• 250g Ginger
• 250g Garlic
• 1 piece Coconut
• 100 G Malvani Masala
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 500 g Ghee
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Coriander
• 200 ml Sesame Oil
• 100 g Jeera
• 500 ml Water
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a pan and dry roast grated coconut until golden brown. Cool and grind into a fine paste with a splash of water. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp of ghee in a large pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Step 3: Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until fragrant. Add pureed tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens and oil separates.
4. Step 4: Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and Malvani masala. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.
5. Step 5: Add the chicken pieces and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes until they are lightly seared.
6. Step 6: Add the roasted coconut paste, curry leaves, water, and salt. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
7. Step 7: While the chicken is simmering, prepare the jeera rice. Heat 1 tsp of ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
8. Step 8: Add the rinsed basmati rice and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes. Add 300 ml of water, salt to taste, and cook covered on low heat until the rice is fluffy.
9. Step 9: Taste the chicken curry and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
10. Step 10: Serve the Malvani chicken curry hot with the prepared jeera rice.