Malvani Chicken Sagoti | Authentic Maharashtrian Curry

Serves: 5–6
Cooking Time: 35–45 mins
Spices Used: Masoi Malvani Masala | Masoi Garam Masala

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🛒 Ingredients

For Marination:

• 1 kg chicken (washed and cleaned)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp salt

For Coconut-Onion Paste:

• 7 medium onions (sliced)
• 1/2 bowl freshly grated coconut
• 1/2 bowl dry coconut
• 1 tbsp oil (for sautéing)

For Curry:

• 3 medium onions (finely chopped)
• 10–12 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic-green chilli paste
• 4 tbsp Masoi's Malvani Masala
• 2 tsp Masoi's Garam Masala
• 2 cups water (plus extra for lid steaming method)
• 3–4 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• Salt to taste

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

• Wash the chicken properly.
• Add 1 tsp turmeric powder and 2 tsp salt.
• Mix well and let it marinate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Prepare the Coconut-Onion Paste

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn pinkish-brown.
• Add freshly grated coconut and sauté until all moisture dries up.
• Remove to a plate and let it cool.
• In the same pan, roast the dry coconut until golden brown.
• Once cooled, grind everything into a coarse paste (do not make it very fine).

Step 3: Start the Curry

• Heat 3–4 tbsp oil in a large pot.
• Add finely chopped onions and curry leaves.
• Sauté until onions turn golden brown.

Step 4: Build the Flavor

• Add ginger-garlic-green chilli paste and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add Masoi's Garam Masala and mix well.

Step 5: Cook the Chicken

• Add the marinated chicken into the pot.
• Mix it thoroughly with the masala and cook for 10–15 minutes.
• Add Masoi's Malvani Masala and mix well.
• Cook for another 10 minutes on medium flame.

Step 6: Slow Cook the Curry

• Cover the pot with a lid and pour 2 cups of water over the lid (to create gentle steam).
• Cook the chicken on slow flame for 20 minutes.

Step 7: Add Coconut-Onion Paste

• Add 3–4 tbsp of the prepared coconut-onion paste into the curry.
• Mix well. Cover again with the lid and pour some more water over it.
• Cook on slow flame for another 10 minutes.

Step 8: Final Touch

• Adjust the gravy consistency by adding warm water if needed.
• When the oil starts separating, adjust the salt as per taste.
• Garnish with fresh coriander.

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💡 Tips:

• For best flavor, cook on a slow flame as suggested.
• Adjust gravy thickness as per your preference; if you prefer a thinner gravy, always add warm water (not cold).
• Enjoy steamed rice, chapati, or bhakri for an authentic Malvani experience.

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