Description
A bold and aromatic South Indian-style dry chicken curry Chicken Chukka is packed with spices, curry leaves, and roasted masala for an irresistibly rich and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs chicken (bone-in pieces preferred)
2 tbsp oil or ghee
1 large onion, finely sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1 tsp mustard seeds
10–12 curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tsp black pepper powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
For the marinade:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add curry leaves, sliced onions, and green chilies. Sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
5. Stir in tomatoes and cook until soft and oil begins to separate.
6. Add all dry spices (turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, red chili, and pepper). Stir well.
7. Add the marinated chicken and mix to coat evenly with the masala.
8. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
9. Uncover and cook on high heat for 5 minutes until dry and slightly roasted.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice, parotta, or chapati.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use small country chicken pieces and roast longer.
Adjust spice levels based on your preference.
Leftovers taste even better the next day as the spices deepen in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: South Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chicken chukka, dry chicken curry, south indian chicken, spicy chicken fry, indian dinner