Uppukari Tacos
Also known as Tacos · Non-veg · Dry sides, Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza
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Uppukari tacos fill small chapati rounds with dry chicken uppukari and a hot-oil spring onion sauce. Mild, serves 3, about 30 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
12 itemsSoy Sauce1 tbsp
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli10
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Water1/2 cup
Salt2 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Red Chilli Flakes1 tbsp
Sunflower Oil, Boiled1/2 cup
Chappati, Cooked3 (small discs)
Spring Onion, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Chicken Boneless Cubes, Small Dice250 grams
Contains: wheat, soya, sesame.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 775kcal | 2325kcal |
| Protein | 26g | 79g |
| Carbohydrate | 37g | 112g |
| Fat | 59g | 178g |
| Fibre | 10g | 31g |
| Sugar | 6g | 18g |
Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes
Method
- 1
For the sauce add Coriander leaves, Spring onion, red chilli flakes, soy sauce and salt into a bowl. Pour in hot oil, and continue mixing everything until well incorporated. Let it cool aside while you prepare the filling.
Soy SauceCoriander LeavesRed Chilli FlakesSunflower OilSpring OnionSalt
- 2
In a pan add Gingelly oil, once hot, add red chilli & shallots, saute until soft, Add chicken, salt and mix everything together. Add water, cover and let cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
Gingelly OilDry Red ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)WaterSaltChicken Boneless Cubes
- 3
Remove the lid and let the water completely evaporate. OPTIONALLY You can cut your chapatis into small taco sizes and cook them. Layer the taco with the bottom being chapati/roti followed by the chicken filling. Finish off the tacos by applying your prepared sauce as desired. Serve it with a lemon wedge and enjoy this Indian fusion.
Chappati
Before you start
- How long does Uppukari Tacos take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Uppukari Tacos serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Uppukari Tacos vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Uppukari Tacos spicy?
- It is mild: 1 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 Uppukari Tacos?
- 250 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 10 Dry Red Chilli, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 3 (small discs) Chappati, 1/2 cup Sunflower Oil, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Uppukari Tacos?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Uppukari Tacos?
- About 775 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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