If you love bold, spicy flavors, then Mangalorean Chicken Ghee Roast is a must-try!
This dish is known for its fiery red color, rich aroma, and mouthwatering taste. Made with juicy, marinated chicken slow-roasted in ghee with a special spice blend, it’s a favorite in coastal Karnataka.
The combination of Byadagi chilies, tamarind, and ghee gives it a unique depth of flavor. Whether you serve it with dosa, neer dosa, or plain rice, this dish is sure to impress.
Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!
Chicken Ghee Roast
Ingredients
To marinate the chicken
To make masala paste
To make chicken ghee roast
Instructions
Prep Work
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Mix chicken(with bone), lemon juice, curd, salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and ginger garlic paste mix it. Let it rest for an hour.
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Roast Byadagi chillies, coriander, cumin, fennel, peppercorns, and fenugreek until fragrant. Cool before grinding.
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Blend roasted spices with garlic, tamarind pulp and water to make a smooth paste.
Method
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Heat ghee in a pan and cook marinated chicken on high flame for 10 minutes.
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Remove chicken pieces from the pan and keep aside.cook the stock for a minute or so.
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Add ground masala paste and water to the mixer jar to get the remaining masala sticking in the jar and transfer the water to the pan. Cook for 10 minutes.
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Stir in more ghee and cook for 5 minutes until ghee separates.
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Add jaggery, cooked chicken, and salt. Cook for 15 minutes until thick.
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Add fresh curry leaves and mix well.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Cholesterol 85mg29%
- Sodium 720mg30%
- Potassium 380mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 28g57%
- Vitamin A 1200 IU
- Vitamin C 8 mg
- Calcium 60 mg
- Iron 3 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.