How To Make Yellow Chicken Curry | Sri Lankan Style

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

yellow curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: red curry paste

Homemade curry paste can be healthier and tailored to taste.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative to fish sauce.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more economical.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant.

Add spices (Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, Turmeric powder, Chili powder, Black Pepper, White curry powder) and cook to release flavors.

Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, bringing to a simmer.

Season with salt to taste and adjust as needed.

Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.

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