Kori Rotti With Ghee Roast (crispy Chicken Ghee Roast)

Kori Rotti with Ghee Roast is a classic dish from Mangalurean cuisine that combines crispy rice wafers (rotti) with a spicy and flavorful chicken ghee roast.

Kori Rotti With Ghee Roast (crispy Chicken Ghee Roast)

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 10-12 dried kashmiri red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 4-5 tablespoons ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • 8-10 kori rottis (crispy rice wafers)

Instructions

  1. In a pan, dry roast the dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and peppercorns until fragrant. Allow it to cool and then grind into a fine paste with grated coconut, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Marinate the chicken pieces with the ground paste, turmeric powder, tamarind paste, and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat ghee in a pan and add the marinated chicken. Cook on low heat until the chicken is tender and the ghee separates.
  4. Heat a separate pan and lightly roast the kori rottis until they become crisp.
  5. Place the crispy rottis on a plate and pour the hot chicken ghee roast over them.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious Kori Rotti with Ghee Roast!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Pan Grinder Knife Cutting board Plate

Tools

Stove Mixing bowl Serving spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kori Rotti with Ghee Roast with a side of sliced onions, cucumber, and a wedge of lemon.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice over the ghee roast before serving.

Cost

$15