Lal · Chicken
Chicken Lal Masala
Home-style Chicken Lal Masala: chicken in red masala from Satara and Kolhapur. Bold heat and a deep red gravy. A home version of the Lal chicken we serve 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
Tomatoes2 large, chopped
Ginger-garlic paste3 tbsp
Kashmiri red chili powder3-4 tbsp
Regular red chili powder1-2 tsp
Turmeric powder1 tsp
Coriander powder2 tbsp
Cumin powder1 tbsp
Garam masala1.5 tsp
Oil or ghee4-5 tbsp
Bay leaves2
Cinnamon stick2 inch piece
Cloves4-5
Cardamom pods3-4
Curry leaves15-20
Saltto taste
Wateras needed
Fresh coriander leaves3 tbsp, chopped
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Method
- 01
Marinate chicken with turmeric, salt, and 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste for 30 minutes.
- 02
Heat oil. Temper whole spices and curry leaves. Brown onions, then cook ginger-garlic and tomatoes until the oil separates.
- 03
Add Kashmiri and regular chili with coriander and cumin. Cook on low heat 2–3 minutes.
- 04
Add chicken, sear, then add water and simmer 25–30 minutes until tender and the gravy is red and slightly thick.
- 05
Finish with garam masala and lemon. Garnish with coriander. Serve with bhakari, chapati, or rice.
Tips
Kashmiri chili for color, regular chili for heat.
Do not rush the onion-tomato base.
Lal masala at Hind Bhuvan follows Satara and Kolhapur. Eat it with tambada and pandhra rassa when you visit Wakad.
FAQ
- What is Chicken Lal Masala?
- Chicken in red masala from Satara and Kolhapur. Hind Bhuvan serves Lal chicken as curry, fry, thali, and handi 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 Lal 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 Lal Masala is on our menu in Wakad. Call to reserve, or see the menu first.
