Kolhapuri Chicken Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish from Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It is made by cooking basmati rice with marinated chicken and a blend of spices. 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 marinated chicken is then layered with partially cooked rice and cooked on low heat until the flavors meld together. The dish is garnished with fried onions, fresh coriander leaves, and served hot.
