Beary Chicken Sukka
Bone-in chicken dry-roasted with freshly grated coconut, dried red chillies, and a Beary spice blend until the masala clings tightly to the meat — a semi-dry preparation with intense flavour concentration, eaten as a side with rice or neer dosa.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Beary
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | chicken, cut into pieces |
| 2 tablespoons | coconut oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | fennel seeds |
| 10-12 | curry leaves |
| 2 medium | onions, finely chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 teaspoons | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 2 tablespoons | tamarind pulp |
| to taste | salt |
| 1 cup | fresh grated coconut |
| 1 tablespoon | coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds. Let them splutter.
- 3 Add curry leaves and chopped onions. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
- 5 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
- 6 Add chicken pieces and sauté until they are well coated with the spices.
- 7 Add tamarind pulp and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
- 8 Add grated coconut and mix thoroughly.
- 9 Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked and the oil separates.
- 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use freshly grated coconut and adjust the spice level to your preference.