Authentic Sri Lankan Pineapple Curry Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers similar heat with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola is often cheaper.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango is a nutritious alternative, while canned pineapple is budget-friendly.

Slice off the crown and base of the pineapple, remove the skin, and cut into four pieces lengthwise.

Take off the core of the pineapple and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Slice some onion.

Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.

Add mustard seeds, garlic, ginger paste, onion, curry leaves, and cinnamon; fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add Sri Lankan roasted curry powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder; mix for about a minute.

Add the pineapple pieces and sugar; mix well and cook over medium to low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add thick coconut milk and sprinkle in more Sri Lankan roasted curry powder; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent curdling.

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Turn off the heat and serve with warm white rice.

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