Chicken Bafat Curry
This classic recipe for a flavourful and aromatic chicken curry uses bafat powder, a special spice blend that is famous in Goan and Mangalorean cooking. It is the ideal recipe for people who want strong, soothing flavours because of the creamy coconut foundation, which accentuates the flavour.This curry gets its distinctively spicy, acidic, and earthy flavour from bafat powder, which is produced with a mixture of red chillies, coriander, cumin, and other spices. Coconut counterbalances the heat and adds a creamy, somewhat sweet taste that goes well with neer dosa, rice, or roti.This curry's rich flavour and straightforward ingredients make it a great option for a filling family dinner. Learn how to prepare this delectable restaurant-style chicken curry at home by reading on!
Ingredients
- Chicken -1 Kg
- Coconut Grated-1/2
- Turmeric -1/2 tsp
- Onion-1/2+1/2
- Ginger -2 inch
- Garlic pods-12
- Tamarind-1/2 lemon size
- Ghee-1 Tbsp
- Salt
- Xtra flavours Bafat powder- 4 Tbsp
- Oil -4 Tbsp
- Xtra flavours Garam masala-1 tsp
Instructions
- Clean and wash the Chicken, and set aside.
- Take all the items that are specified for grinding except the Tamarind and roast them for 3-4 minutes using 1 Tbsp of Ghee.
- Cool it and then add it to the mixture jar, along with the tamarind and Xtra flavours Bafat powder, and ground it into a fine paste.
- In a khadai, heat 3-4 tbsp of oil and fry the remaining half chopped onion for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
- Once the Onion has softened, add the ground masala and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken and mix
- Now add the appropriate amount of water and salt and blend. Cook for 2-3 minutes on a high burner, letting it boil.
- Now close the cooker lid and let it cook until the chicken is cooked (typically for two whistles).
- Allow the pressure to release from the cooker, then add 1 tsp of garam masala and garnish with a few coriander leaves. Cook for a minute.
- Delicious chicken bafat curry is ready to serve. You can create any meat curry using the same approach.
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Notes
Don't overfry the onion; tender is adequate.
You may prepare the mutton curry in the same way.
Using alternative bafat powder, taste may vary.