Koli Barthad
A Coorgi-style chicken fry that is dry and spicy, marinated with a blend of local spices and often cooked with coconut oil for added flavor.
Cuisines
Coorgi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Chicken , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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10-12 | Curry Leaf |
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2 large | Onion , thinly sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Black pepper powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Vinegar |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
- 2 Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add curry leaves and sliced onions.
- 3 Sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the onion mixture.
- 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Pour in the water and vinegar, then cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 8 Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to let any excess water evaporate, stirring occasionally.
- 9 Once the chicken is dry and coated with the spices, remove from heat.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference. Serve with steamed rice or roti for a complete meal.