Mangalorean Chicken Sukka
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 750 gm chicken cleaned and cut into medium pieces
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 grated coconut
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder optional
- For masala powder:
- 4 Kashmiri dry chillies
- 1 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
Instructions
- Roast the ingredients in the 'For Masala powder' section till fragrant. Allow to cool, then grind into a coarse powder. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat oil. Add the onion and fry till slightly browned.
- Add the tomato and cook till oil floats on top.
- Add turmeric powder along with salt and saute for a couple of minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook on medium heat for around 5-8 minutes.
- Add the powdered masala, mix well.
- Add very little water, cover and simmer till done.
- Finally add the grated coconut, mix well and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the paprika powder and add pepper, mix well. Switch off and serve garnished with coriander leaves.
Notes
Paprika is definitely not a part of the recipe, but it is P's own twist. So you can very will skip it, but it gives a nice flavor to the dish when added.