Malvani cuisine-Malvani Chicken Masala

Malvan is a town located in Sindhudurg District - southernmost district of Maharashtra. The cuisine of this region is popularly known as Malvani cuisine. Coconut, Rice and fish assume prime significance in the Malavani cuisine. It is also known for its spicy chicken dishes.

Ingredients:
Chicken - 1 kg
Coconut - 2 Nos
Green Chillies - 15 Nos
Garlic 20 flakes
Ginger 20 grams
Garam masala (hot spice mix) - 2 tsps
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsps
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsps
Coriander leaves - a few strings
Onions (chopped) - 4 Nos

Method of preparation:
1. Add grated coconut to a little oil and saute.
2. Then, grind it to a paste with 2 onions.
3. Make a paste by grinding 4 chillies, ginger, garlic, and marinate the chicken.
4. Heat oil, add to chopped onions and saute. Add the other masalas and cook.
5. Add the chicken pieces and cook.
6. Finally add coconut paste with water and cook until done. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serves: 4

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