Beary Kube Curry

Beary Kube Curry

Beary Kube Curry

Clams (kube in Tulu) cooked in a thin, tangy coconut-tamarind gassi — a humble, deeply coastal Beary dish eaten at home with steamed rice. The clam liquor adds a briny depth to the thin coconut gravy that no other seafood can replicate.

Cuisines

Mangalorean Beary

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

basmati rice 1 cup Basmati rice
Chicken 250 grams Chicken , cut into pieces
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
Tomato 1 small Tomato , chopped
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned.
  6. 6 Mix in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  7. 7 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  8. 8 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. 9 Add the drained rice and stir well.
  10. 10 Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  11. 11 Sprinkle garam masala and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, use fresh coconut milk and adjust the spice levels to your preference.