Mangalorean Chicken Sukka

Mangalorean Chicken Sukka is a flavorful dry chicken dish from the coastal region of Karnataka, India, featuring a blend of aromatic spices and freshly grated coconut. This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner, served with rice or chapati.

Ingredients

• Chicken, cut into pieces - 500 grams
• Coconut, grated - 100 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium (150 grams)
• Garlic, minced - 4 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 inch piece
• Green chilies, slit - 2
• Coriander powder - 2 teaspoons
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• Curry leaves - 10 leaves
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil (coconut or vegetable) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
3. Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are lightly browned on all sides.
5. In a bowl, mix together coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt with a little water to form a paste.
6. Add the spice paste to the chicken and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to coat the chicken.
7. Add grated coconut and curry leaves. Mix everything together and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the mixture is dry.
8. Sprinkle garam masala and lemon juice over the chicken. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or chapati.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut, which can promote heart health.

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