Koli Barthad

Koli Barthad

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

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
10-12 curry leaves
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
  2. 2 Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add curry leaves and sliced onions.
  3. 3 Sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the onion mixture.
  6. 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 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. 8 Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to let any excess water evaporate, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Once the chicken is dry and coated with the spices, remove from heat.
  10. 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.