Chicken Sukka: Dry Chicken Curry

Name: Chicken Sukka: Dry Chicken Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 cloves; 3 (1-inch) pieces cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, optional; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 3 teaspoons coriander powder; 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, or canola or sunflower oil; 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped very fine; 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 2 tablespoons garlic paste; 1 pound chicken thigh fillet, boneless chicken thigh, cut into 2-inch chunks; Salt, to taste; 1 (13 1/2-ounce) can coconut cream; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 teaspoons white vinegar; Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

A highly fragrant Indian chicken sukka is a dry dish with minimal gravy, rich in spices and coconut cream.

⭐ 3.2 (86 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 35 minTotal: 45 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Lunch Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

Grind cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, fenugreek, fennel, and peppercorns into a fine powder, then combine with turmeric, red chili, cumin, and coriander powders.
Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat; fry onions until golden.
Sauté ginger and garlic pastes for 2 to 3 minutes until browned, then add chicken and salt, cooking until the chicken is browned on all sides.
Stir in the prepared spice mix and cook until aromatic, then add coconut cream and mix well.
Cover, simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring as needed, until the gravy dries, thickens, and darkens.
Add sugar and vinegar, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat and adjust salt if needed.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with boiled rice, if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 501 kcal

Carbohydrate: 42 g

Cholesterol: 92 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 20 g

Saturated Fat: 13 g

Sodium: 430 mg

Sugar: 35 g

Fat: 29 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g