Chicken Sukka

Chicken recipes are relatively simple to prepare and remain a popular choice for most people. If you are a foodie, there are countless chicken dishes to try. Chicken is the best protein source and aids in the regulation of muscle growth, organ development, and other bodily functions.

Among the spicy chicken variants, the chicken sukka prepared in South Indian cuisine is the most popular. In general, Chicken Sukka has its roots in Mangalore. However, several modifications are made according to the nativity. The word “sukka” means “dry” in Hindi; based on the dry texture, this dish is named Chicken Sukka. Chicken Sukka is also referred to as Kori Sukka or Kori Ajadina.

Chef Deena’s Kitchen explains how to prepare chicken sukka step by step. The preparation is radically different from the standard procedure, which involves marinating the chicken and then frying it till dry. The scent and tempting flavors of the chicken sukka promise an intriguing encounter.

Serving
- 3 servings
Cooking Time
- 20 mins
Difficulty
- Intermediate

Ingredients:

1/2 Kg
Chicken
100 grams
Shallots
2 No's
Tomato
10 Cloves
Garlic
3 No's
Red Chili
1/4 Tsp
Fennel Seeds
1/4 Tsp
Black pepper powder
For Tempering
Whole Garam Masala
1 Tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste
1/4 Tsp
Turmeric powder
3/4 Tbsp
Chilli Powder
1 Tbsp
Coriander Powder
As Required
Curry Leaves
As Required
Coriander Leaves
To Taste
Salt
For Cooking
Oil

Directions:

1
The initial step in Chicken Sukka preparation involves marinating the chicken in a mixing bowl with Salt, Turmeric Powder, and Coriander Powder.
2
Mix in the Chilli powder, Coriander leaves, Curry leaves, and Ginger Garlic Paste.
3
Splash a small amount of water and mix the contents. Marinate the chicken for approximately 30 minutes.
4
Heat oil in a pan, add whole garam masalas like Cinnamon sticks, Bay leaf, Cardamom, and Fennel seeds, splutter, and then add Garlic cloves.
5
To this tempering, add shallots. Next, add Curry Leaves, and split Red Chillies, and sauté for 2 minutes.
6
Post 2 minutes, add Ginger Garlic Paste and mix well with the oil. After mixing, add roughly chopped Tomatoes, Turmeric Powder, Salt, marinated Chicken and mix well.
7
Splash required amount of water and cook the chicken. Finely chopped Coriander leaves are added to the mixture and cooked until it thickens and turns dry.
8
Sprinkle with a small amount of pepper powder, then add the coriander and curry leaves and mix thoroughly.
9
The delicious, super-spicy Chicken Sukka is now ready to be served.