Nellore Kodi Pulusu (Andhra Tangy Chicken Gravy) with Kori Sukka (Mangalorean Chicken Dry Roast)

⏱️ 12m Prep🔥 26m Cook
Primary Dish

Nellore Kodi Pulusu (Andhra Tangy Chicken Gravy)

Ingredients

  • 400 g Chicken (with bone, cut into small pieces)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 5 Curry Leaves
  • 100 g Onion (finely chopped)
  • 10 g Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 Green Chilies (slit)
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 200 ml Water
  • 50 ml Tamarind Extract

Cooking Steps

1

Marinate chicken with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt for 5 minutes.

2

Heat oil in a pressure cooker on stove. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.

3

Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).

4

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5

Add remaining 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Sauté for 30 seconds.

6

Add the marinated chicken pieces and sauté for 2-3 minutes until chicken is coated with spices.

7

Pour in water and tamarind extract. Add remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Stir well.

8

Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 2-3 whistles (about 8-10 minutes on stove).

9

Let the pressure release naturally. Open the cooker, stir gently, and serve hot.

The Perfect Pairing

Kori Sukka (Mangalorean Chicken Dry Roast)

Ingredients

  • 400 g Chicken (boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 100 g Onion (sliced)
  • 10 g Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 Green Chilies (slit)
  • 100 g Grated Coconut
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 3-4 Dry Red Chilies
  • 1/4 cup Tamarind Extract
  • 10 ml Water

Cooking Steps

1

Marinate chicken with turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt for 5 minutes.

2

For the sukka paste: In a blender, grind grated coconut, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, and dry red chilies with a splash of water to a fine paste. Set aside.

3

Heat coconut oil in a pan on stove. Sauté sliced onion until translucent.

4

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5

Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until chicken changes color.

6

Stir in the prepared sukka paste and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

7

Add tamarind extract and simmer for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and gravy thickens to a dry consistency. Stir occasionally.