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 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 Oil, 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 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 773 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Uppukari Tacos

Name: Uppukari Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Spring Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Oil, Boiled; 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 10 Dry Red Chilli; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 250 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, Small Dice; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Water; 3 (small discs) Chappati, Cooked

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

12 items

3 people

Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Spring Onion, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Red Chilli Flakes1 tbsp
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Salt2 tsp
Oil, Boiled1/2 cup
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli10
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Chicken Boneless Cubes, Small Dice250 grams
Water1/2 cup
Chappati, Cooked3 (small discs)

Contains: wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	773kcal	2319kcal
Protein	26g	78g
Carbohydrate	37g	111g
Fat	59g	178g
Fibre	10g	30g
Sugar	5.9g	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.
Coriander LeavesSpring OnionRed Chilli FlakesSoy SauceSaltOil
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)Chicken Boneless CubesSaltWater
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 Oil, 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 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 773 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.