Kori Rotti is a lip smacking delicacy indigenous to the Tulu speaking community of Mangalore. A traditional recipe of chicken (kori) curry with delicate rice wafers (rotti), it makes for a perfect Sunday meal.
Our KORI ROTTI KIT makes preparing this delicious meal easy for everyone and includes 150gm of Shashi's Kori Rotti Spice Blend + 1 packet of Rotti (rice wafers).
SERVES: 4
RECIPE: (serves 4)
5 heaped tablespoons of our Kori Rotti spice blend
750-1kg of chicken curry cut or drumsticks
8 tablespoons of ghee (clarified butter)
3/4th cup grated coconut
250 ml coconut milk
1-2 medium/large red onions
5 pods garlic
1 tomato (finely chopped)
4 sprigs-Curry leaves (optional)
Step 1:
Heat a pan, add 2 tablespoon Ghee. Add 1 sprig curry leaves (if using) and fry until crisp. Add chopped onions and garlic, fry until lightly browned. Let it cool.
Step 2:
In a blender add grated coconut, shashi's spice blend, fried onion-garlic mix and enough coconut milk to form a smooth paste. Set it aside.
Step 3:
In a large heavy bottomed pot add 6 tablespoon ghee. Add remaining curry leaves (if using) and fry until crisp. Add cleaned chicken with a sprinkle of salt. Stir and cover on low heat until chicken releases it's juices.
Step 4:
Add chopped tomato and let it simmer until almost cooked through.
Step 5:
Add the ground spice paste to the pot with 2 cups of water. Stir, taste, adjust salt. Add water to bring the curry to a pourable consistency. Bring to a boil. Add remaining coconut milk, stir , check salt and it's ready!
SERVE HOT OVER ROTTI or RICE and enjoy!
KORI ROTTI KIT
Byadgi chillies, dried garlic, dried curry leaves, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cumin seeds, carrom seeds, turmeric, sea salt, tamarind and coconut oil.

