Kundapur Chicken Curry

Kundapur Chicken Curry

Kundapur Chicken Curry

A flavorful chicken curry from the coastal town of Kundapur, rich with coconut and a blend of spices, offering a delightful taste of the Mangalorean coast.

Cuisines

Mangalorean

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
10 curry leaves
2 onions, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon Kundapur masala powder

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Mix in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
  7. 7 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and Kundapur masala powder. Cook for a minute.
  8. 8 Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat them with the spices.
  9. 9 Pour in the coconut milk and tamarind paste. Stir well.
  10. 10 Add salt to taste and bring the mixture to a boil.
  11. 11 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  12. 12 Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot with rice or roti.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can roast the spices before grinding them into the Kundapur masala powder.