Mangalorean Chicken Sukka
Serves: 4-5 (use 2 packs of spice mix 1, 2 and 3 )
2-3 (use 1 pack spice mix 1, 2 and 3)
Preparation time - 10mins
Cooking time - 25mins
The word ‘Mangalorean Chicken Sukka or Kori Sukka/Kori Ajadina is an Indian Dish native to Mangalore and Udupi region. The word "Sukka" comes from Hindi "Sukha" which means "Dry" and kori means chicken. also called "Kori Ajadina" in Mangalore region.
This is a medium spiced dish that goes well with Anchan's butter rice, white or brown rice.
Alchohol Pairing – Wheat based beer or Weiss beer
Allergens in Spice Mix - Mustard seeds
Nutritional Value
Amount per serving
Calories 540
Total Fat 28.1g 36%
Saturated Fat 11.7g 58%
Cholesterol 178mg 59%
Sodium 878mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 12%
Total Sugars 3.8g
Protein 59.7g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 666mg 14%
Mangalorean Chicken Sukka
Ingredients (for 2-3 servings use half the quantities mentioned below)
1 kg chicken thigh cut into medium size pieces (bone in recommended)
3 onions medium size - 2 thinly sliced and 1 finely chopped
6 large garlic cloves (24g) finely grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp of fresh coriander leaves finely chopped (optional)
2 tbsp of oil or clarified butter (ghee)
1.5 tsp salt or salt to taste
Cooking steps (for 2-3 servings use half the quantities mentioned below)
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In a pan heat 2 tsp oil, add finely chopped onion and cook until onions are light golden brown.
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Add 2 packs of Anchan's spice mix 1, cook for 2 minutes stirring regularly or until desiccated coconut turns light golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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In a deep bottom pan heat 2 tbsp of oil, add curry leaves from 2 packs of Anchan's spice mix 2, cook for 10 seconds.
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Add thinly sliced onions, half a tsp salt, cook until onions are light golden.
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Add grated garlic, cook for a minute.
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Add 50ml of water, chicken pieces, 1 tsp salt or salt to taste, 2 packs of Anchan's spice mix 3 and lemon juice, mix well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add cooked onion coconut mixture, mix well. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally or until chicken is cooked.
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Add coriander leaves (optional) mix well and turn off the heat.
Tips:
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For finer details of cooking refer to our recipe card which comes along with our spice mix