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 Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
- 4 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
- 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
- 6 Pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring to combine.
- 7 Add slit green chilies, curry leaves, and salt to taste.
- 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 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.