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Mangalorean Chicken Sukka

🇮🇳 A dish from India

Mangalorean Chicken Sukka, a dish from India
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Mangalorean chicken sukka or kori sukka/kori ajadina (Tulu) is an Indian chicken dish native to the Mangalore and Udupi regions of Karnataka. The word "sukka" comes from the Hindi "sukha" which means "dry", sometimes also called "kori ajadina".

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientschicken, grated coconut, dried red chili, curry leaves, garlic, coriander seeds
🔥Cooking methodslow-cooked dry with roasted spices
👅Flavour & stylespicy, dry, coconut-rich
🕒When it’s eatenmain course with rice or flatbread

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Mangalorean Chicken Sukka come from?
Mangalorean Chicken Sukka is a dish that originated in India.
What is Mangalorean Chicken Sukka?
Mangalorean chicken sukka or kori sukka/kori ajadina (Tulu) is an Indian chicken dish native to the Mangalore and Udupi regions of Karnataka. The word "sukka" comes from the Hindi "sukha" which means "dry", sometimes also called "kori ajadina".