Kori Roti

Kori Roti

Kori Roti

A traditional Mangalorean dish consisting of spicy chicken curry served with crispy rice wafers called roti.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

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

Ingredients

500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
2 green chilies, slit
1 sprig curry leaves
1 package Kori Roti (crispy rice wafers)

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  4. 4 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
  5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
  6. 6 Pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring to combine.
  7. 7 Add slit green chilies, curry leaves, and salt to taste.
  8. 8 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy thickens.
  9. 9 Serve the chicken curry hot with Kori Roti.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a few drops of coconut oil on top of the curry before serving.