Authentic Mangalorean Chicken Curry is a must-try recipe if you like coastal cuisine. Known for its bold spices and delicious gravy, this traditional coastal dish from Karnataka is much loved for its deep flavors and comforting taste.
Mangalorean cuisine is famous for its vibrant spice blends and fresh ingredients. This chicken curry is a perfect example of that rich culinary heritage. The curry is aromatic, slightly spicy, and incredibly satisfying when served with steamed rice, neer dosa, Mangalorean rotti, or appam.
In this recipe, I will show you how to prepare a Authentic Mangalorean-style chicken curry at home using simple ingredients. It is perfect for family meals and special occasions. Watch the video now –
Table of Contents
- What is Mangalorean Chicken Curry?
- Ingredients for Mangalorean Chicken Curry
- How to Make Authentic Mangalorean Chicken Curry
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- 1: Roast Onions and SpicesHeat oil in a pan or a wok and sauté the sliced onions and garlic until they turn translucent.
- 2: Aromatics & SpicesOnce onions are translucent, add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, cloves, peppercorns, and roast for about a minute or two until fragrant. Remove onto a plate and allow to cool. Then add red chillies and roast for a few seconds. Transfer to the plate and let cool.
- 3: Roast CoconutNow add the grated coconut and roast until they turn light brown.
- 4: Blend the IngredientsOnce all the ingredients are cooled, transfer them into a mixer jar and then grind them into a smooth paste
- 5: Prep the Chicken CurryInto a cooking vessel, add the chicken pieces, chopped onions, salt, turmeric, and the curry paste. Mix well to coat them with the masala.
- 6: Cook the CurryAdd water as needed and cook until the chicken becomes tender and the curry thickens.
- 7: Temper the DishFry one medium chopped onion in ghee until brown and pour over the chicken curry for additional flavour.
- Serving Suggestions – What to Serve with Mangalorean Chicken Curry
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Final Thoughts
- Chicken Curry Recipes You May Like
- Printable Recipe
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What is Mangalorean Chicken Curry?
Mangalorean Chicken Curry is a traditional dish from the coastal city of Mangalore in Karnataka, India. The cuisine of this region is influenced by fresh spices, coconut, and bold flavors.
This curry is known for its rich masala base, vibrant color, and also a balanced spice level. Many households have their own variations of the recipe, thus making it a treasured part of home cooking in coastal India. The recipe here is also a family recipe shared by my Mangalorean friend Ms Hitha Shetty.
The dish is often served with rice or traditional breads, making it a comforting and wholesome meal.
Ingredients for Mangalorean Chicken Curry
To prepare this flavorful curry, you will need the following ingredients:
Main Ingredients
• Chicken – 1 kg (curry cut pieces)
• Onion, 1 medium, finely chopped
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
For the Masala Paste
• Tamarind – 1 big marble-size ball
• 2 medium or 1 big onion sliced
• 7 to 8 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 7 to 8 peppercorns
• 4 cloves
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds/methi
• 10 to 12 dried red chillies (a mix of bedki and madras chillies)
• 1 cup grated coconut
• Oil/ghee for frying spices – 2 tsp
For the temper –
• 2 tbsp ghee/oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
How to Make Authentic Mangalorean Chicken Curry
Follow these simple steps to make this Authentic Chicken Curry.
1: Roast Onions and Spices
Heat oil in a pan or a wok and sauté the sliced onions and garlic until they turn translucent.
2: Aromatics & Spices
Once onions are translucent, add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, cloves, peppercorns, and roast for about a minute or two until fragrant. Remove onto a plate and allow to cool. Then add red chillies and roast for a few seconds. Transfer to the plate and let cool.
3: Roast Coconut
Now add the grated coconut and roast until they turn light brown.
4: Blend the Ingredients
Once all the ingredients are cooled, transfer them into a mixer jar and then grind them into a smooth paste
5: Prep the Chicken Curry
Into a cooking vessel, add the chicken pieces, chopped onions, salt, turmeric, and the curry paste. Mix well to coat them with the masala.
6: Cook the Curry
Add water as needed and cook until the chicken becomes tender and the curry thickens.
7: Temper the Dish
Fry one medium chopped onion in ghee until brown and pour over the chicken curry for additional flavour.
Serving Suggestions – What to Serve with Mangalorean Chicken Curry
This delicious curry pairs perfectly with:
• Steamed rice
• Neer dosa
• Appam
• Mangalorean Rotti
Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Easy to prepare with ingredients available at home
• Rich and aromatic flavors
• Perfect for family meals
• Authentic coastal Indian taste
This recipe is a great way to enjoy the vibrant flavours of Mangalorean cuisine.
Final Thoughts
This Mangalorean Chicken Curry is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the taste of coastal India to your kitchen. With its rich gravy and aromatic spices, it is perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions.
If you enjoy traditional Indian recipes, this chicken curry is definitely worth trying.
Chicken Curry Recipes You May Like
Chicken Frithad – East Indian Chicken Curry
Traditional Chicken Curry
Chicken Bafat
Recipe of Chicken Vindaloo
Printable Recipe
Authentic Mangalorean Chicken Curry Recipe (Spicy Coastal Chicken Curry)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients for Chicken Curry
- 1 kg Chicken curry cut pieces
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
For the Masala Paste
- 1 marble size Tamarind
- 2 medium Onion sliced or 1 big onion
- 7 to 8 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 7 to 8 peppercorns
- 4 cloves
- ½ tsp fenugreek seeds/methi
- 10 to 12 dried red chillies a mix of bedki and madras chillies
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 2 tsp Oil/ghee for frying spices
- For the temper –
For the Temper
- 2 tbsp ghee/oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
Instructions
- Take a wok (kadai) or pan and fry the onion slices, and garlic in either ghee or oil.
- Once onions are slightly translucent, add cumin seeds, coriander seed, fenugreek seeds, peppercorns, and cloves, and fry till the raw smell goes off. Once fried, transfer them to a plate to cool.
- In the same pan, roast a mix of bedki and madras chillies for a few seconds and then remove to the same plate.
- Now, roast the grated coconut till light brown.
- Once all the ingredients have cooled, grind them to a fine paste.
- Transfer the ground masala to a cooking vessel, add finely chopped onion, salt, turmeric, and the chicken pieces. Mix well and add water to cook the chicken.
- Once the chicken is cooked, temper the curry with finely chopped onions fried in ghee.
- Serve chicken curry with steamed rice, sannas, mangalorean rotti, or neer dosa.
Notes
• Cooking the onions well helps build a rich base for the curry.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
• Allow the curry to simmer so the flavors develop fully.
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