The Chicken Sukka is a popular and much loved dish among Mangaloreans. Different communities make it differently with minor changes in the ingredients and method of preparation. I have already posted the recipe of the Bunt style Kori Aajadina and I know that Protestants make it differently too. Chicken Sukka is nothing but a dry dish made with several spices ground into a perfect masala and mixed with roasted grated coconut. However, many Mangalorean households resort to the short cut method of using Bafat powder instead of grinding spices. The result is not bad I must say as you can have a nice Chicken Sukka ready in no time. However, since I am always on the lookout for new recipes or new ways to make the things I have grown up eating, I think this recipe won’t disappoint you. It’s worth the extra time & effort taken to grind the masala. It tastes wonderful when paired with Panpolay (Neer Dosa) or just plain white or boiled rice.For those who are unfamiliar with this dish, well, its a moderately spiced dish compared to the Bunt recipe. The spice is balanced well with a bit of tang brought in by the tamarind. The roasted rice gives a nutty edge to the dish and the grated coconut adds to the yum factor – I would say that this dish is lip smackin’ good!
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken on the bone
- 1 medium sized onion sliced
- 1 tbsp tomato puree (optional)
- 3 tbsp ghee
- salt to taste
For the masala
- 8 long dry red chillies (Bedgi or to taste)
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tbsp cumin (jeera)
- 7-8 peppercorns (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp raw rice (white rice)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 marble size ball of tamarind or 1 level tsp tamarind paste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small pieces, wash & allow to drain on a colander for 15mins (this helps drain off any traces of blood). Boil the chicken with 2 cups of water & salt to taste till it is cooked halfway. Keep aside
- On a skillet/tawa dry roast the rice till it puffs up slightly & turns reddish, remove & roast the red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, peppercorns & rice - separately one by one - grind these ingredients to a fine powder and then add the coconut and pulse the mixer a couple of times - the coconut should remain coarse and not ground into a paste.
- Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and toss in the sliced onions, fry until pale and then add the ground coconut & masala mixture. Fry on a slow flame for about 2-3 minutes till you get a nice aroma from the coconut that is frying. Add the tamarind paste or juice
- Add the pre-cooked chicken and half its stock. Mix well, cover & simmer for 2 minutes. Check salt to taste & add more if required. Continue to cook until the chicken is done. You may need to add all or part of the chicken stock.
- Serve hot with rice & dal
Disclaimer
The nutritional values are only indicative.
Vimitha Anand says
Thats a very yummy recipe. Would love it with chapathi.
sangeeta says
Very unusual. The roasted rice is something I never imagined going into a chicken curry. May be I make it tomorrow.
Jovi says
my favourite…. thanks for sharing!!!
Sumi says
very unique recipe.Love the colour as well.Worth to give it a try:)
Sobha Shyam says
nice preparation, chicken looks yummy..masala ingredients are interesting…raw rice and tamarind….!! sure flavourful and delicious one!!
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Julie says
Very yummy delicious sukha chicken..Flavorful!!
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simran says
nice n tasty!weddings are always such fun!…………nice post:)
Anonymous says
hey i made the beef sukka from your blog and it turned out amazing. do you think i can make this too the exact same way (using bafat pwdr instead of fresh grinding spices? i am looking for ways to use up the bafat pwdr i buy!) – i just sub the bafat for all the spices in this right? thanks!
d
Shireen Sequeira says
Hi D! Thanks for the compliment and yes, why not? Like I wrote in this post, you can make this dish using bafat powder instead of grinding the masalas, i would recommend you to add the roasted rice too as it gives a nice flavour, but its ok to skip. Do try & let me know!
Unknown says
Tried this yesterday and turned out so delicious that my daughter who is not at all a fan of non-veg…ate a couple of chicken peices.
Shireen Sequeira says
@Unknown: Thanks a lot for your feedback! So glad to know that it was a hit with your daughter too!!
Anonymous says
The recipe came out the best!! thanks again
Shireen Sequeira says
@ Anonymous: Thanks for your feedback, so glad you liked it!
lee says
When do we use the tomato puree ?
Antonio Gaudi says
Hi!
I tried this out with chicken a few days ago and it was amazing.
I also have a love for prawns, especially prawns sukka although from reading your blog I know you're unable to eat them. Do you think I can use the same recipe for prawns sukka or are there any changes you would suggest?
Thanks for all the lovely recipes and amazing food photography Shireen!
Shireen Sequeira says
@ Antonio: I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the chicken and you plan to try this with the prawns as well. You can make it with prawns too, just that the cooking time for the prawns will be shorter as they cook fast and overcooking them can lead them to be chewy. Good luck and let me know how they turn out!
Veena Dsouza says
Absolutely spot on delicious recipe thank u so much
Shireen Sequeira says
Thank you so much for your feedback Veena! So glad you liked it 🙂