What is Chicken Kala Masala Handi?

Chicken in roasted Khandeshi kala masala, cooked as a thick handi. Hind Bhuvan serves half and full in Wakad.

What is the difference between Kala and Lal masala?

Kala masala is Khandeshi: roasted whole spices ground dark and smoky. Lal masala is from Satara and Kolhapur: red, hot, and often eaten with tambada and pandhra rassa. At Hind Bhuvan in Wakad we roast both in-house.

Where can I eat Chicken Kala Masala Handi in Wakad, Pune?

Hind Bhuvan serves it at Shankar Kalat Nagar, Wakad, near NKGSB Bank. Open daily 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Call +91 89563 05494 or see the menu on hindbhuvan.com.

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Chicken Kala Masala Handi

Home-style Chicken Kala Masala Handi: chicken in roasted Khandeshi kala masala, finished thick for the handi. Dark and smoky. A home version of the half and full chicken kala handi at Hind Bhuvan in Wakad, Pune.

Total: 80 min
Servings: 4
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 55 min

Ingredients

Chicken (bone-in pieces)750g–1kg
Onions4 large, sliced
Ginger-garlic paste3 tbsp
Ghee or oil5 tbsp
Coriander seeds2.5 tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tbsp
Fennel seeds1 tsp
Black peppercorns1 tsp
Cloves8
Cardamom pods4
Cinnamon stick2 inch
Dry coconut (copra)3 tbsp, grated
Red chili powder2.5 tsp
Turmeric powder1 tsp
Saltto taste
Wateras needed
Fresh coriander leaves3 tbsp, chopped

Method

01
Roast spices and coconut; grind to kala masala.
02
Brown onions in a handi. Add ginger-garlic, turmeric, chili, and kala masala. Cook until fragrant.
03
Add chicken and salt. Sear, then simmer with water 30–40 minutes until tender. Reduce to a thick handi gravy.
04
Garnish with coriander. Serve with chapati, bhakari, or rice.

Tips

Bone-in chicken keeps the handi fuller.
Do not leave the gravy thin. Reduce until it coats the meat.

Chicken Kala Masala Handi is half or full on our Wakad menu. Home method for the dark Khandeshi handi.

FAQ

What is Chicken Kala Masala Handi?: Chicken in roasted Khandeshi kala masala, cooked as a thick handi. Hind Bhuvan serves half and full in Wakad.
What is the difference between Kala and Lal masala?: Kala masala is Khandeshi: roasted whole spices ground dark and smoky. Lal masala is from Satara and Kolhapur: red, hot, and often eaten with tambada and pandhra rassa. At Hind Bhuvan in Wakad we roast both in-house.
Where can I eat Chicken Kala Masala Handi in Wakad, Pune?: Hind Bhuvan serves it at Shankar Kalat Nagar, Wakad, near NKGSB Bank. Open daily 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Call +91 89563 05494 or see the menu on hindbhuvan.com.

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Chicken Kala Masala Handi is on our menu in Wakad. Call to reserve, or see the menu first.

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