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Chicken Kala Rassa Recipe | झणझणीत काळा रस्सा

A spicy, traditional Maharashtrian-style black chicken curry made with roasted coconut, onions, and whole spices.

📝 Ingredients:

For Kala Masala:
• 3–4 onions (roasted on high flame)
• 6–7 green chilies
• ½ dry coconut (roasted)
• 2–3 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• 2–3 tsp sesame seeds (til)
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2–3 black peppercorns
• 2–3 cloves
• 2–3 cumin seeds
• 1-inch cinnamon stick

For Chicken Curry:
• 1 kg chicken (washed & cleaned)
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric (haldi)
• 1 tsp coriander powder (dhaniya)
• 2–3 tbsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Chicken masala (optional, as per taste)
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• Water as needed
• Oil as needed

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🍳 Method:

Step 1: Prepare Kala Masala
1. Roast 3–4 onions on high flame until charred.
2. Roast dry coconut and 6–7 green chilies separately.
3. In a pan, dry roast all whole spices (saunf, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, etc.) on low flame until aromatic.
4. Blend roasted onions, coconut, and chilies into a thick paste – this is your Kala Masala.
5. Separately grind the dry roasted spices into a powder.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken
1. In a heavy-bottomed vessel, heat oil and sauté chopped onions until golden.
2. Add 1–2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp haldi, 1 tsp dhaniya powder, 1 tbsp salt, and mix.
3. Add raw chicken, sauté for a few minutes, then add water. Cover and cook until chicken is tender.

Step 3: Prepare the Kala Rassa
1. In another pan, heat oil and sauté 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste until golden.
2. Add the Kala Masala and sauté for 2–3 mins.
3. Add the powdered spice mix, 2–3 tbsp red chili powder, salt to taste, and chicken masala (optional).
4. Add a little water and cook until oil separates.

Step 4: Combine Everything
1. Add cooked chicken and its stock to the masala.
2. Mix well, let it simmer for 10–15 minutes.
3. Finish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

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🍽️ Serve hot with:

👉 Bhakri | Rice | Roti

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