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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.

Sri LankanLKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken on the bone
3-4 tablespoons oil
6-7 bruised cardamom pods
4-5 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
1 cinnamon stick
curry leaves
garlic
ginger
6-7 Bird's eye chilies
2 chopped onions
1 teaspoon rock salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
0.5 teaspoon fennel powder
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tomatoes
1.5 cups chicken stock
2 pounds pumpkin
1 pound green beans
coconut cream or milk
fresh coriander
lemongrass
pandan leaf (optional)

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

Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a hot pan.

2

Add 6-7 bruised cardamom pods, 4-5 teaspoons of fenugreek seeds, and a cinnamon stick to the oil.

3

Add curry leaves and let them pop.

4

Add minced garlic, ginger, and 6-7 Bird's eye chilies to the pan.

5

Add 2 chopped onions and 1 teaspoon of rock salt; cook until onions start to brown.

6

After about 3 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of fennel powder; mix well.

7

Add bruised lemongrass and optional pandan leaf; let spices heat through.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 2 chopped tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften.

9

Add chicken pieces and 1.5 cups of chicken stock; cover and bring to a boil, then let simmer for 25 minutes.

10

After 25 minutes, add 2 pounds of pumpkin and 1 pound of green beans; simmer for another 20-25 minutes until vegetables are cooked.

11

Finally, add coconut cream or milk and mix through before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblooming spicessimmering

Equipment Needed

hot panladleknifecutting board

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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