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Malvani Chicken Curry
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Malvani Chicken Curry

13 ingredients 7 steps 4 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

626
Calories
35g
Protein
44g
Fat
23g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 green chillies , chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 800 g (1.8 lb / 8 ea.) medium-sized pieces of chicken
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 fresh coconut , flesh grated
  • 4 onions , chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsps garam masala
  • 2 tsps Malvani Special Masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Finely-chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Directions

1

Grind half of the green chillies to a paste and mix it well with the ginger and garlic pastes.

2

Make cuts on the chicken pieces, rub this mixture on to them well, and marinate for about an hour at least.

3

Toast coconut shavings in a pan with a little hot oil until light brown. Cool and grind along with half the onions to a paste.

4

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauté the onions on medium level for about 2 minute(s) or until they are light brown in color.

5

Add the remaining chopped green chillies and spice powders and fry for a few seconds. Add the marinated chicken pieces and fry on medium level for about 3 minutes or until they are lightly browned.

6

Add the paste and salt, then mix well. Add water according to the desired level of consistency and bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low level for about 25 minute(s) or until the chicken pieces are tender and fully cooked.

7

Garnish with finely-chopped coriander leaves.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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