Chicken Sukka

-Submitted by Dahlia

(Manglorean Chicken Sukka, Dry Chicken Sukka, Chukka Varuval)

Chicken Sukka is a term that is used to refer a dry preparation of chicken. It has its own variations in different states. The Manglorean Chicken Sukka, also known as Kori Sukka is quite popular. The usual masala of onion, tomato, ginger and garlic is prepared. The chicken is cooked with the masala and a blend of spice powder without adding any water. As a result, the masala forms a coating around each chicken piece making it very delicious.

Todays recipe is a much simpler version that I make often. It comes together so quickly that you make make it within 15 minutes. It goes well with white rice and some curry like rasam, sambar, parippu curry or moru curry. It is perfect to prepare on busy weekdays. Even bachelors can make it as it needs no grinding. Do try out this simple preparation and I am sure you will not be disappointed.

Recipe for Chicken Sukka

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves : 3-4

Ingredients

• Chicken - 1 lb (about 1/2 kg)
• Onion - 1 or Shallots - 10 ( diced in medium sized pieces)
• Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
• Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
• Fennel Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
• Garam masala powder -¼ tsp
• Yogurt (curd) - 2 tbsp
• Ginger-Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Coriander leaves - (for garnishing)
• Green Chilies - 2 or 3 (slit)

Method

1. Wash and cut chicken in small pieces.
2. Take a bowl mix red chili powder, black pepper powder, fennel powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, garam masala, ginger garlic paste, yogurt and form a paste. Add the chicken pieces to this and rub at the masala on the chicken. Let this marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator.

   

3. Now heat oil in a kadai and add the marinated chicken. Cover and cook it for about 7 minutes or until it is thoroughly cooked. Broiler chicken cooks in less time but country chicken may take longer to get cooked.

   

4. Open the lid and fry on medium high flame for about 4-6 minutes or until all the water evaporates. The spices will get stuck to the chicken pieces.
5. Add the diced onions and green chilies at this stage. Fry for 2-3 more minutes and switch off.

   

6. Garnish with coriander leaves.

   

Serving Chicken Sukka

• This can be served with biriyani, curd rice, tomato rice, chapatti, white rice and some curry etc.
• The juice of one lemon can be poured on top to enhance flavour when eating. Add this only if you are serving this as an appetizer.

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Comment by Sinika Goraksha
         Hi, this tastes exactly d way my mom used to make . Thanks bcoz I have been trying for a long time to get it right
 
Reply :-
        Thats great to hear!!

Comment by Ometta Oberoi
         Tried the recipe tonite, everyone loved it. Thanks !
 
Reply :-
        Thats good to hear. Enjoy!!

Comment by shamini rao
         looks like an easy recipe..i'm gonna try it soon..hope it goes well..!
 
Reply :-
         Its very easy to make and taste good.. Do try and give your feedback.

Comment by janaki samainathan
         Hi Dear
         Ur recipe are simple and easy to follow.I have tried ur chicken and some chutneys,Wow turn to be good.Pls do come with more easy to follow recipes.Just to say that to indicate the pepper,either its white or black,cos i was puzzled to which one to use
Thank You and Keep up
 
Reply :- 
          Hi Janaki, Thank you for the compliments. I'll surely mention the type of pepper in the recipes. Thanks for letting me know.

Comment by jessica hannah
        Hi.. Mouth watering recipe gng to try it today.. thank u for posting...
 
Reply :-
        Hey Jessica, try it and let me know how you like it.

Comment by vrushali pednekar
          Hi , I like you are recepi of sukha chicken its test so good
 
Reply :-
          Thank you dear.

Comment by Ryan DSouza
          Turned out very well..!! im not much into cooking.I friend some onion cut into long and fried till brown after which i put the chicken to cook..it turned out superb..!!
Thx for the easy n tasty receipe..
 
Reply :-
         That great Ryan. Nice to know that the dish turned out good. Cooking is really fun because you get to enjoy after all the effort you take.

Comment by Jeffery Xavier
         Really came out well. modified it a bit though. separately i fried some quartered potatoes and added some papdi vegetable just after the chicken was 75% cooked.

Very simple recipe and easy to cook. 
 
Reply :-
          Thanks Jeffery for sharing your tips. This will surely inspire many. After all, cooking is all about imagination and creativity. Do try the other recipes.

Comment by farhat hasan
         another tasty recipe i tried it today with chicken wings taste was excellent thank you for sharing this recipe with us
 
Reply :-
          Nice to know that you tried the recipe and liked it. Continue to explore new recipes.

Comment by babu frm libya j
         its mouthwatering Dhalia, simple batchelor recipe, Regards.
 
Reply :-
          Thank You Babu...

Comment by Rajalakshmi Ananthraja 
          I tried this today, it came out very well. I think this is the best chicken fry I ever tried. I got good reaction from my family especially from my little girls. Thank you so much for sharing this, continue your great job.
 
Reply :-
          Thank You.

Comment by Priyanka Singh
         This is a very tasty dish. My Husbands said it is a very beautiful, tasty & simple dish. It's not take much time also. I also want the recipes of tiger prowns. 
 
Reply :-
          Thank You Priyanka.I'll add recipes of tiger prawns soon.

Comment by mallika kerketta
         its a good one. simple and easy . 
 
Reply :-
          Thank You Mallika

Comment by shivam Singh on 03 January 2010 06:28AM
         FANTABULOUS AWESOME I HAVE NO WORDS TO SAY
 
Reply :-
          Thank You Shivam...

Comment by vasundara pradeep on 01 December 2008 14:20PM
             hi this recipe was relly good and very simple it was awesome keep up teh good work 
 
Reply :-
            Thanks for the comments. The dish is really simple and tastes good with any dish.
 
Comment 2 : -            
            hi Dahlia this is the first time that a dish which i did not deep fry but still it tasted like a deep fried snack, every one loved it at the get to gather thanks for the recipe once again keep up the good work.  buy buy vasundara

 Comment by Fatimah Thaga‏ on 03 November 2008 06:26AM  
        Hi Dhalia  This turns out too good. Instead of frying the chicken, I baked it in the oven. It's really nice. 
 
Reply :-
              baking is a very good alternative to frying. even i do a lot of baking