Kori Gassi
- 50 min
- medium
- Serves 6
Kori gassi, Mangalorean chicken curry: a paste of roasted Byadgi chillies, spices and coconut, with coconut milk. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 50 min, video.
Good for: Party
Ingredients
Oil2 tbsp
Byadgi Red Chilli15
Coriander Seeds2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Cloves5
Onion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Garlic10 cloves
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Ghee3 tbsp
Curry leaves20
Tomato, Finely Chopped1 cup
Chicken Curry Cut1 kg
Salt2½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Water, Hot3 cup
Tamarind Juice¼ cup
Coconut Milk1 cup
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 556kcal | 3336kcal |
| Protein | 39g | 233g |
| Carbohydrate | 22g | 133g |
| Fat | 38g | 226g |
| Fibre | 9.1g | 55g |
| Sugar | 6.9g | 41g |
Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut
Method
Heat oil in a pan and roast the chilies on low flame until they turn crisp. Remove it onto a plate.
Add coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and clove to the pan. Roast until it turns aromatic. Remove it from the pan.
Pour more oil into the pan. Add onion and garlic, saute until translucent. Add the coconut and saute until it turns golden brown.
Grind all the roasted ingredients into a smooth paste, adding water as required.
Heat ghee in a pot and add curry leaves and onions. Saute until golden brown.
Add the tomatoes and saute until mushy. Add the chicken along with salt and turmeric powder. Saute on high heat for 2 minutes.
Add hot water and bring it to a boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.
Add the prepared spice paste and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
Add the tamarind water and stir. Add the coconut milk. Turn off the heat as soon as it comes to a simmer.
Before you start
- How long does Kori Gassi take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kori Gassi serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kori Gassi vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Kori Gassi spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Kori Gassi?
- 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), ¼ cup Tamarind Juice, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 1 cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kori Gassi?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kori Gassi?
- About 556 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- V
Vallencia FernandesOctober 2025
Tried it at home. Turned out amazing!
