Coorgi Chicken

Coorgi Chicken 

Coorg region is well known for its aromatic food & culture. Freshly ground aromatic spices are used in coorgi cuisine. 

Coorgi Pork/ Pandi curry is the iconic pork dish from Coorg region. My hubby & our guests  just love my coorgi pork. 

As my sons love only chicken dishes, i prepared this coorgi chicken which turned out as one of their favourite dish. 

The main ingredient which gives authentic taste to this dish is the coorgi masala powder*,  which is mentioned in the recipe below. 

The bright blackish colour and the unique taste comes from the souring agent called " Kachampuli" which is a coorgi vinegar.  

This semi dry dish goes well as a side dish with any meal or as an appetizer/starter. 

This authentic coorgi dish is served in almost every single restaurant in Coorg region with super delicious rice roti. 

Recipe is easy & simple if the coorgi masala is prepared well in advance. 

Try this delicious recipe. 

Please note:

1. Use only required quantity of spices as per your taste. 

2. Dry roast the ingredients on a medium flame till they turn slight brown. Do not burn. 

3. 

Kachampuli

Instead of Kachampuli, you can use lemon juice or tamarind. But Kachampuli gives authentic taste & colour to this super delicious dish. 

Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg chicken ( cleaned)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 2 tsp kachampuli 
  • 2-3 tbsp coorgi masala*
  • 2-3 medium onions ( chopped)
  • 1/2 " ginger ( chopped)
  • 8-9 garlic flakes

*Coorgi masala:

Recipe:

  • 6-8 stems of curry leaves 
  • 3 t sp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp pepper corns
  • 1 tsp jeera
  • 8-10 dry red short chillies( guntur)
  • 5 cloves
  • 1" cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 tsp mustard
  • Pinch of fenugreek /methi seeds.

Dry roast  all ingredients seperately. 

Add to the mixer jar & make fine powder. 

coorgi masala powder 


(Kindly use chillies & pepper as per your spice requirements)

Method:


Add turmeric & salt to chicken pieces & marinate for minimum  30 minutes. 

Add 2 tbsp ghee or oil to the cooking vessel & fry this marinated chicken till it turns slight brown. 
You can add very little water( mixy jar cleaned water) if required. 

Now add coorgi masala, salt to taste & kachampuli. Mix well. 

Cover & cook for 2-3 minutes. 

Add chopped onion, ginger & garlic. Mix well. Cover & cook for another 3-4 minutes. 

Sprinkle coriander leaves & serve hot. 

Delicious coorgi chicken is ready. 



Tastes awesome as a side dish with any meal. 

Can be served as a starter / appetizer too. 

Try this dish & enjoy with your loved ones. 


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