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Mangalorean Chicken Sukka (Dry Masala Chicken)

Mangalorean Chicken Sukka (Dry Masala Chicken)

Chicken Sukka is a dry, spiced Mangalorean chicken dish made with roasted coconut and masala. Perfect for those who love semi-dry curries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mangalorean, South Indian
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 500 g chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 2 tbsp grated coconut
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Curry leaves
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Roast coconut until golden, grind into paste.
  2. Heat oil, sauté onions, curry leaves, and ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Add tomatoes, spices, and chicken pieces. Fry well.
  4. Add little water, cook until chicken is soft.
  5. Mix in roasted coconut paste, cook until dry masala coats chicken.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve with neer dosa or appam.
  • Tastes delicious with rice and rasam.
  • Can be eaten with chapati or paratha.