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
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | basmati rice |
| 250 grams | chicken, cut into pieces |
| 1 cup | coconut milk |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | coconut oil |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 | green chilies, slit |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1 small | tomato, chopped |
| 1 handful | coriander leaves, chopped |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
- 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
- 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned.
- 6 Mix in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 7 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
- 8 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 9 Add the drained rice and stir well.
- 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 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.