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Kori Rotti

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Kori Rotti is a traditional Mangalorean dish consisting of spicy chicken curry served with crispy, wafer-thin rice roti. The curry is rich with coconut milk, red chilies, and aromatic spices, while the roti provides a satisfying crunch. It is typically eaten as a main course during special occasions and family gatherings.

Cultural Context

Kori Rotti is a beloved dish in Mangalorean cuisine, often served at weddings, festivals, and family celebrations. It reflects the coastal influence with its use of coconut and spices, and the crispy rotti adds a unique texture contrast.

Ingredients

500 gchicken(cut into pieces)
10-12 piecesrice rotti(store-bought or homemade)
1 cupcoconut milk(thick extract)
8-10 piecesred chilies(dried)
6 clovesgarlic(minced)
1 inchginger(grated)
1 tbsptamarind(extract)
1 tbspcoriander seeds(roasted)
1 tspcumin seeds(roasted)
1/2 tspturmeric(powder)
8-10 leavescurry leaves(fresh)
1 tspmustard seeds
1 largeonion(finely chopped)
2 tbspoil(coconut or vegetable)

Method

1. Roast and grind spices into a paste. 2. Cook onions, garlic, and ginger until soft. 3. Add chicken and spice paste, simmer with coconut milk. 4. Prepare tempering with mustard s...

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Techniques Used

Regional Variations

Udupi

Sometimes includes kokum instead of tamarind for sourness.

Bantwal

Uses more red chilies for extra heat.

Dietary

Gluten-Freecoconut

Sources

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J.V. Bhat β€” Mangalorean Cuisine

2005cookbook
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Vijayalakshmi Nayak β€” Coastal Karnataka Recipes

2012cookbook
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The Hindu β€” Mangalorean Delicacies

2018article↗ link

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