Kolhapuri Chicken Kheema is a spicy and flavorful minced chicken dish from Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It is made by cooking minced chicken with a blend of spices and a rich tomato-based gravy. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices, and then cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a special Kolhapuri masala. The masala is made by grinding together a variety of spices like red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. The dish is best enjoyed with hot naan or pav (Indian bread rolls).
