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Chicken Sukka in a bowl topped with chopped coriander

BEST Chicken Sukka Masala (Mangalore Style)

 BEST Chicken Sukka Masala (Mangalore Style) - An aromatic and delicious Mangalorean chicken recipe made using various spices. Also known as Sukka Chicken.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Spice Blend

  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
  • ½ tsp Fennel Seeds
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp Desiccated Coconut
  • 10 Byadgi Chillies or Dry Red Chillies
  • ½ tbsp Peppercorns
  • 3 Cloves
  • 3 tbsp Ghee or OIl or a mixture of both
  • 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves Leaves only
  • 4 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

Dry Curry

  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 6 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 2 inch Ginger crushed
  • 8 - 10 small Chicken Thighs/Legs
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 45 g Dessicated Coconut
  • Handful Fresh Coriander chopped

Instructions
 

  • Dry roast Cumin Seeds,Coriander Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Cinnamon, 3 tbsp Coconut, Dry Red Chillies, Peppercorns and Cloves. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tbsp ghee and once hot, add Garlic and Curry Leaves. Once the Garlic begins to colour, remove from stove and allow to cool.
  • Blend roasted Whole Spices, roasted Curry Leaves, roasted sliced Garlic,Tamarind and Turmeric and set aside.
  • Heat remaining Ghee and add Onions and cook till golden brown.
  • Add Garlic and Ginger and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add Chicken and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add Salt, Garam Masala and roasted spice blend. Add 3 tbsp Water.
  • Add remaining Coconut and cook on medium high for 2 minutes.
  • Cover and cook for 25 - 30 minutes. Check regularly and add water if needed. Top with Coriander.

Notes

How to serve Chicken Sukka

To make a proper Indian feast, sides are important!
  • Papadums – Fried, Toasted, lightly Grilled, Cooked over a naked flame or even Microwaved.
  • Roti or any type of Naan 
  • Rice – Jeera Rice
  • Kachumbur and Raita – A mixed salad with cucumbers and tomatoes and a Yoghurt based dip.
  • Achaar/Pickles – I love Achaar and always pick some up from my mum when I’m up North. Ready made varieties are great too. My favourites are Mango, Aubergine or Lime.

Is Chicken Sukka Healthy?

Yes it is healthy as part of a balanced diet. You can reduce the amount of Ghee in the recipe to make it even healthier. Or you can use Chicken Breast instead.

top tips  

Garam Masala/Curry Powder 

Garam Masala flavours vary quite a bit so use a good quality one. A good substitute is Madras Curry Powder.

Cooking time

Give each layer of flavour a good amount of time. Soften the onions slowly until the colour deepens.
Add the garlic and ginger and it is fragrant before adding the tomatoes or spices.
Tomatoes need to be cooked out properly until the oil separates from the tomatoes at the side.
Spices need to be given a little time to bloom.

After cooking

After you cook the chicken sukka, let it sit for a while. This allows the chicken to absorb the flavours fully.

Storage Instructions

Chicken Sukka (Mangalore Style) is best served fresh but it also keeps really well in the fridge/freezer.

fridge

It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days.

freezer

It can be stored in an airtight container for 3 months.

Reheat

Defrost at room temperature or in the fridge overnight.
Reheat in the microwave for 2 - 3 minutes or on the stove over low heat till the chicken has warmed all the way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 107gFat: 123gSaturated Fat: 38gCholesterol: 666mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 1428mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 559IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Chicken Sukka, Dry Chicken, Mangalore Chicken, Sukka Chicken
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