Kori Rotti
A traditional Mangalorean dish consisting of spicy chicken curry served with crisp, dry rice wafers known as rotti.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Kori Rotti
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Chicken , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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10 | Curry Leaf |
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2 | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 | Tomato , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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2 tablespoons | Red chili powder |
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1 tablespoon | Coriander powder |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 cup | Water |
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2 | Rice Wafer , crispy |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
- 3 Add curry leaves and chopped onions, sauté until onions are golden brown.
- 4 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
- 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, and sauté for 2 minutes.
- 7 Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat with the masala.
- 8 Pour in coconut milk, water, and salt. Mix well.
- 9 Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy thickens.
- 10 Serve hot with Kori Rotti, breaking the rotti into pieces and soaking them in the gravy.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a few cashew nuts while grinding the masala.