Gavran Chicken curry recipe: How to make Maharashtra's rustic village-style dish at home

Gavran Chicken curry recipe: How to make Maharashtra's rustic village-style dish at home Newspoint | Mar 7 2026 01:47:36 IST

New Delhi: Maharashtrian cuisine is known for its bold spices, earthy flavours, and traditional cooking techniques that bring out the true essence of regional ingredients. One such dish that beautifully captures this rustic charm is Gavran Chicken Curry. The word “Gavran” refers to something that comes from the village or countryside, and this curry perfectly reflects that authentic rural style of cooking.

What sets this dish apart is its rustic preparation style. The curry usually uses country-style spices, freshly grated coconut, and a rich onion-based masala that creates a deep, aromatic gravy. Traditionally, the dish is cooked slowly to allow the spices to blend beautifully with the chicken.

Here is the complete recipe to prepare this delight at home and enjoy the perfect Maharashtrian-flavours at home.

Gavran-style chicken curry recipe

Ingredients

For the chicken curry

500 grams chicken (bone-in pieces preferred)

2 large onions, finely chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

3 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Whole spices

1 bay leaf

1 small cinnamon stick

3 cloves

3 black peppercorns

For the Gavran masala

1 tbsp grated dry coconut

1 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

4–5 dried red chillies

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala

How to make:

Heat a small pan and dry roast the grated coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chillies until aromatic.

Allow the mixture to cool and grind it into a coarse paste with a little water.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorns.

Once fragrant, add chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown.

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the mixture becomes soft and slightly oily.

Add the chicken pieces to the pan and mix well so they are coated with the onion-tomato masala.

Cook for 5–7 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Now add the freshly ground masala paste along with turmeric, red chilli powder, salt, and garam masala.

Mix everything well so the spices blend evenly.

Add about one cup of water and bring the curry to a gentle boil.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes until the chicken becomes tender and the gravy thickens.

Gavran chicken curry is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create extraordinary flavours when prepared with traditional techniques. With its rich masala, spicy warmth, and rustic appeal, this dish brings the authentic taste of Maharashtra straight to your kitchen.

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