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🍛🌶️ AUTHENTIC Sri Lankan Chicken Curry 🌶️🍛 | With Coconut Milk | Perfect with Rice, Bread or Roti 😋

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Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

Cultural Context

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry is a staple in the diverse culinary landscape of Sri Lanka, known for its vibrant flavors and aromatic spices. Traditionally, it is enjoyed with rice or flatbreads and often served during family gatherings and festive occasions. The dish reflects the island's rich heritage of spice trade, with influences from Indian and Malay cuisines. Today, it is celebrated globally, with variations that cater to different palates and dietary preferences.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
small piece of cinnamon stick
few cloves of cardamom
cloves
75 grams finely chopped onion
3-4 cloves garlic
small piece finely chopped ginger
curry leaves
pandan leaves
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 tablespoon black pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
750 grams chicken
salt to taste
1 medium sized tomato
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 green chilies
1/2 teaspoon roasted curry powder

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are often less expensive.

1

Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil into a large pan.

2

Add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds, a small piece of cinnamon stick, few cloves of cardamom, and cloves.

3

Add 75 grams of finely chopped onion, 3-4 cloves of garlic, and a small piece of finely chopped ginger, along with curry leaves and pandan leaves; fry for 1 minute.

4

Add 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon of curry powder, 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric; fry for 1 minute.

5

Add 750 grams of chicken and mix well; let it cook for 8 minutes on medium heat, stirring a couple of times.

6

Add salt to taste and 1 medium sized tomato; let it cook for 8 minutes.

7

Add 1/2 cup of water and cook for another 8 minutes.

8

Add 1/2 cup of coconut milk, 2 green chilies, and 1/2 teaspoon of roasted curry powder; cook for 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblooming spicessimmering

Equipment Needed

large pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Chicken Curry Sri LankaSri Lankan Curry Chicken

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