Kori Rotti | Kori Gassi and Rotti | Manglorean Chicken Curry | Chicken Gassi | By The Curry Leaf

Kori Rotti, is a traditional Mangalorean dish. This dish basically comprises of two main ingredients. Kori Gassi, which is a chicken curry made with coconut milk, dried byadagi red chilies, and some spices, and Rotti which is thin, wafer-like rice sheets made out of boiled rice. Here I will be sharing our home recipe for Kori Gassi which we make on a special occasion or on some Sundays. I have tried to simplify this dish as much as possible so that everyone can try it. Also, Rotti is easily available in any Mangalore store or can also be easily ordered online. Before we start with the details of the recipe do not forget to like, share and subscribe to the channel. Serves: 5-6 people Ingredients for Masala: 2 tbspn coriander seeds 1 tspn black peppercorns 1 tbspn cumin seeds 8-10 garlic cloves ½ small sized onion, roughly chopped 25-30 Byadagi Chillies ½ tspn Fenugreek seeds 6-7 cloves ½ inch cinnamon stick Lemon sized ball of tamarind ½ tspn of turmeric 1 tspn of Coconut oil Water as required Ingredients for the gravy: ½ coconut, grated 1 large tomato, finely chopped 2 sprigs of curry leaves 3-4 green chillies, slit 3 medium-sized onions thinly sliced 4.5-5 cups of coconut milk, of medium consistency 750 gms to 1 kg of desi chicken marinated in turmeric. You can use the regular chicken as well. Use bony pieces. 3-4 tbspn of coconut oil Salt as required Water as required Process: For Masala: In a pan add a tspn of coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, add black peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon. Roast it on low flame for a minute. Then add dried red chillies. Roast it on low flame for 2 mins. Add coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Keep the flame on low and roast it for another 1-2 mins. Add roughly chopped onions and garlic and roast for a minute. Keep aside the spice to cool down. Once the spices have cooled, add them to the grinder along with the tamarind and turmeric. Grind the spices into a thick fine paste using the required water. For Gravy: In a kadai, add 2-3 tbspn of coconut oil. Once the oil is hot add, the sliced onions. Saute it for 3 mins on medium heat. Add a sprig of curry leaves and saute till the onions are soft and translucent. Then add chopped tomato and saute further till the tomato is soft. Add the chicken pieces and let it sear on high flame for 2 mins. Cover and cook for 5-6 mins on medium heat. After 6 mins, open the lid and check if the chicken has released any liquid, if not add ½ cup of water. Give it a good mix and cook for 5-6 mins with the lid on. After 6 mins, open the lid and let the chicken cook on high heat. Add the ground masala and mix well. Cook on medium heat for 2-3 mins. Add some salt and mix well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for another 5-6 mins. Once you open the lid, you will see a layer of oil formed on the top of the masala. Mix well so that the masala doesn’t burn and stick to the bottom of the pan. Add coconut milk, while keeping the flame on medium heat. Give it a good stir. Cover and let it cook on medium flame. Meanwhile grind the grated coconut into a thick-fine paste, using water as needed. The chicken by now should be 90% cooked. Open the lid and add the ground coconut paste. Add water as required to adjust the consistency. Kori Gassi or Mangalorean Chicken curry is not a thick gravy. It’s a light, spicy, and a bit runny gravy. Taste the gravy and add salt as required. Let the gravy come to a boil on medium heat. Simmer the gravy till the chicken is fully cooked. Once fully cooked, add some chopped curry leaves and mix well. Let the gravy come to a boil on high heat. Drizzle another tspn of coconut oil on top of the gravy and cook for another minute. Kori Gassi is now ready. To eat it, break the rotti into smaller pieces on a plate and pour a generous amount of hot and steaming chicken gassi on it. Mix it well and enjoy. The crispy rotti will soak the spiciness of the gravy, which will make it delicious and hearty. Music by lesfm from Pixabay #Korirotti #Korigassi #mangalorean #chickengassi #gassi #thecurryleaf #Kori #Rotti