Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
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
Grind half of the green chillies to a paste and mix it well with the ginger and garlic pastes.
Make cuts on the chicken pieces, rub this mixture on to them well, and marinate for about an hour at least.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Garnish with finely-chopped coriander leaves.