Kori Ghassi - Chicken Ghassi - Mangalorean Coconut Chicken Curry

Name: Kori Ghassi - Chicken Ghassi - Mangalorean Coconut Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 pounds (1 kilogram) chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2-inch cubes; 3 large onions, finely chopped; 2 cups fresh grated coconut; 5 dried red chiles; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons garlic paste; Salt, to taste; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, canola, oil, or sunflower cooking oil; 1 walnut-sized ball tamarind, soaked in hot water and pulp removed; Fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish

Kori Ghassi is a delightful coastal Indian chicken curry, best served with flatbreads or rice crepes.

⭐ 4.1 (59 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 10 minTotal: 25 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

Dry roast dry red chiles in a hot pan until aromatic; set aside.
In a food processor, grind the roasted chiles with coriander, cumin, fenugreek, black peppercorns, turmeric, grated coconut, 2 onions, garlic, and tamarind pulp to a smooth, thick paste, without adding water.
Heat oil in a pan; fry the remaining onion until golden.
Add chicken and stir-fry until browned.
Stir in the masala paste and fry for 10-15 minutes until oil separates.
Add 1 1/2 cups hot water and mix thoroughly.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until the gravy thickens; turn off heat.
Garnish with fresh coriander; serve with rice or flatbreads.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 612 kcal

Carbohydrate: 28 g

Cholesterol: 194 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 38 g

Saturated Fat: 16 g

Sodium: 618 mg

Sugar: 14 g

Fat: 41 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g