Kori Rotti:A Iconic dish from tulunadu
Kori rotti is a iconic dish from tulunadu.This traditional dish,combining crispy rice wafers and spicy chicken curry,showcasing the rich food heritage of the area.The name ''Kori rotti''translates to ''Chicken and crip rice wafers''in tulu,where''kori'' means chicken and ''rotti'' refers to the crispy,thin rice wafer.While you can now buy Kori Rotti in market,the homemade version remains unmatched in taste and texture.
How Kori Rotti recipe was made in Past
In the old days,making kori rotti at home was a time-consuming process.
- Making rice batter:First,the rice was soaked and ground in to a smooth batter,and then some salt was added to it.
- Cooking on Kavoli: The batter was spread thinly on a special concave griddle called 'Kavoli'.It required skill to cook the batter evenly until it became crispy.
- Sun Drying:After cooking,the rotti was dried in the sun.This sun-drying made the rotti very crispy and also preserved it for a long time.
- Storage: The dried rotti was stored in airtight containers.This allowed families to keep it for long periods and use it during special occasions.
Kori roti celebrations
Kori rotti was traditionally consumed during important events and festivals such as Sodthi,Maripuja and other family celebrations.It was a dish that brought families together,symbolizing happiness and festivity.Nowadays,people buy ready-made rotti from the market because it is more convenient.Homemade kori roti is a bit hard but tastes much better than ready-made rotti.Crispy homemade onse that many people still love.
The crispy rotti when soaked in the spicy chicken curry (Kori saar) become soft and full of flavor. A rich sipcy chicken curry pairs perfectly with crispy kori rotti.The curry,made with a mix of spices and coconut milk,adds a rich taste to the rotti. Generally it's often accompanied by ''chicken sukka''(kori sukka)adding an extra layer of flavor to the meals.Together, they offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes.
Nowadays, Kori Rotti is available in many hotels and restaurants, making it more accessible to people who want to enjoy this traditional dish.Now Kori rotti production has become a small business for some people.Local entrepreneurs have set up roti factories, producing bulk and packaging it in half kg packets.Then they are sold to local shops,other cities in India and even abrod, also available online.
