Malvani Chicken Masala

That time, when only chicken gravy we knew was one - hotel vali and other Sunday chi mummy vali. And today we realise, that the chicken we few up was our family version of current favourite - malvani chicken gravy.

Marinate -

800 gm of boneless chicken pieces

3 tbsp curd

1 tbsp red chilli pwd

1/2 tbsp of turmeric pwd

3 tbsp ginger garlic paste

Salt as per taste

Roast and grind to fine paste -

1 medium onion

3 tbsp grated coconut

2 tbsp coriander seeds

5-6 peppercorns

2-3 cloves

2 tbsp chopped ginger garlic

1 tbsp poppy seeds

1/2 inch cinnamon stick

Saute till mushy finely chopped- 

2 medium onion

2 medium tomatoes

Add marinated chicken, saute.

Add masala paste created in step 2

Add salt, malvani masala ( add on , if you have) or chicken masala or red chilli pwd

Add sufficient water, and pressure cook for about 15 mins.

Done! Sprinkle some coriander leaves.

Serve with pav/ hot phulkas or steamed rice. Don't forget lemon and sliced onion and tomatoes.

Sunday done right !!