Sri Lankan Curry Recipes - 5 Delicious Curries from Inspire Restaurant in Habarana

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and regular milk is more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-brand curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for health, while store brands save money.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder; cook for 1 minute to toast spices.

Add beef chunks and brown on all sides, about 5-8 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat; cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Check seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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