Kala · Chicken
Chicken Kala Masala
Home-style Chicken Kala Masala: chicken in roasted Khandeshi kala masala. Dark and smoky, the same style as our chicken kala plates at Hind Bhuvan in Wakad, Pune.
- Total
- 65 min
- Servings
- 4
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
Ingredients
Chicken (bone-in pieces)500g
Onions3 large, sliced
Ginger-garlic paste2.5 tbsp
Ghee or oil4 tbsp
Coriander seeds2 tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tbsp
Fennel seeds1 tsp
Black peppercorns1 tsp
Cloves6-8
Cardamom pods3-4
Cinnamon stick1.5 inch
Dry coconut (copra)3 tbsp, grated
Red chili powder2 tsp
Turmeric powder1 tsp
Saltto taste
Wateras needed
Fresh coriander leaves2 tbsp, chopped
Method
- 01
Roast whole spices and dry coconut on low heat until dark and fragrant. Cool and grind to a fine kala masala powder.
- 02
Brown the onions in ghee or oil. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili, and 2 tbsp kala masala. Cook 2–3 minutes.
- 03
Add chicken and salt. Coat well and cook 5–6 minutes on medium-high heat.
- 04
Add hot water to cover. Simmer covered 25–30 minutes until the chicken is tender and the gravy is dark and slightly thick.
- 05
Garnish with coriander. Serve with chapati, bhakari, or rice.
Tips
Bone-in chicken keeps the gravy fuller.
Store extra kala masala for fries and handi-style home cooks.
Chicken Kala Masala is on our Wakad menu as curry, fry, thali, and handi. This is a home roast-and-simmer method.
FAQ
- What is Chicken Kala Masala?
- Chicken cooked in roasted Khandeshi kala masala: dark and smoky. Hind Bhuvan serves it in Wakad as curry, fry, thali, and handi.
- 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 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.
Taste this at Hind Bhuvan, Wakad
Chicken Kala Masala is on our menu in Wakad. Call to reserve, or see the menu first.
