Naati Koli Saaru
ನಾಟಿ ಕೋಳಿ ಸಾರುCountry-chicken curry with roasted coconut, best with ragi mudde.
Naati Koli Saaru is country-chicken curry with roasted coconut, best with ragi mudde. This naati koli saaru recipe takes about 1 hr 10 min from start to finish and serves 4. Every step below has been cooked and checked in a home kitchen, with quantities you can follow.
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How to make Naati Koli Saaru
- 1
Roast & grind
Roast the whole spices, then onion, garlic and coconut. Grind with herbs to a smooth paste.
- 2
Sear the chicken
Fry sliced onion and curry leaves, add chicken and turmeric. Cook on high 5 minutes.
- 3
Pressure cook
Add tomato, salt and water. Pressure-cook 4–5 whistles; country chicken is tougher.
- 4
Add masala
Stir in the paste and simmer 10–15 minutes until the saaru thickens slightly.
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Pro tips
- Country chicken needs longer cooking than broiler chicken.
- The saaru should be pourable — it's eaten with mudde.
Did you know?
Naati koli saaru with ragi mudde is the classic Sunday meal of rural southern Karnataka.
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