Chicken ghee roast is a very popular Mangalorean dish and is an absolute delight to eat. Pair it with Neer Dosa or Appam and it makes for an awesome meal. And if you cant, serve the Chicken Ghee Roast with sambhar and ghee rice for a lovely weekend brunch. The ghee roast originated in a small town called Kundapur near Mangalore. The ghee flavored fiery red, tangy and spicy dish soon became very popular and is available in restaurants across Karnataka.