Spicy, Ghee-Flavored Chicken Curry

Name: Spicy, Ghee-Flavored Chicken Curry (Mangalorean Chicken Ghee Roast)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup plain yogurt; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 18 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed; 18 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed; 6 dried red chiles; 1 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds); 1 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 3 cloves; 1-inch piece cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 3 tablespoons ghee; 2 sprigs curry leaves, torn; 1 teaspoon jaggery; Kosher salt

Mangalorean Chicken Ghee Roast

Preparation info

Yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

A dish straight from Mangalore’s rich culinary heritage, Chicken Ghee Roast is fiery, bold, and indulgent. The slow-roasted, spice-coated chicken is cooked in aromatic ghee, creating a deep, flavorful experience.

Ingredients

Marinade

½ cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1

Asia
India
Karnataka
Mangalore
Main course
Spicy
Gluten-free

Method

To make the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, add the yogurt, turmeric, and lemon juice and mix well. Add the chicken to the mixture and marinate for at least 1 hour.

To make the ghee roast masala: Heat a flat skillet over medium heat. Add the red chiles, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon, and peppercorns. Roast until the aroma of the spices wafts through t