KUKUL MAS MALUWA (SRI LANKAN CHICKEN CURRY)
The hallmarks of this tasty Sri Lankan chicken curry include creamy coconut milk and homemade curry powder, which is made by toasting and grinding whole spices. Don't let the long ingredient list deter you; once you have everything together, this dish is very easy to make. Tiny bird chiles are small but potent. In Sri Lanka, the curries are spicy, but you can use as few or as many chiles as you'd like. Prepare it in advance and you'll find that it's even more delicious the next day. Serve with some long-grain rice and a few different vegetable curries.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories dinner, curries, poultry, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small skillet, combine the coriander, cumin, fennel, cardamom, peppercorns and 15 curry leaves. Heat the spice mixture over medium heat, stirring often, until the spices are toasted and fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind into powder. (You should have about 3 1/2 tablespoons.) Set aside the toasted curry powder.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the coconut oil over medium-high. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened, about 8 minutes. Add the toasted curry powder, paprika, turmeric and salt, and cook, stirring, another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chiles and remaining 5 curry leaves.
- Add the chicken and toss to cover it in the onion mixture. Add the pandan, cinnamon and lemongrass, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut milk and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes more. (The light meat will be cooked before the dark meat; you can simply remove it when it's done and add it back in when the dark meat is cooked.)
- Add the vinegar and season to taste with salt.
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shahid Afridi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to save money. It's made with inexpensive ingredients, and it can be stretched to feed a large family. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Gwen Rose
[email protected]This dish is a great way to try something new. If you've never had Sri Lankan food before, this is a great place to start. The flavorful curry sauce is sure to please even the most discerning palate.
Felicia Williams
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The flavorful curry sauce will add a kick to your taste buds. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Dipak Basnet
[email protected]This dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The flavorful curry sauce will warm you up from the inside out. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Mitchel Cox
[email protected]This dish is a great party food. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it can be served hot or cold. It's also a great way to impress your guests.
Victoria Amoakoa
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! The curry sauce is so flavorful that even picky eaters will love it.
Louzanne Gill
[email protected]I served this dish with rice, and it was a perfect combination! The rice soaked up the flavorful curry sauce perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
NILANTHA ATHTHANAYAKA
[email protected]I added some chopped vegetables to this dish, and it turned out great! The vegetables added a nice crunch and flavor to the curry sauce. I will definitely be making this again with vegetables.
Lesly Victor
[email protected]I'm not a fan of coconut milk, so I used plain yogurt instead. It turned out great! The yogurt added a tangy flavor to the curry sauce, and it balanced out the spiciness perfectly.
Shujah Shah
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy, but it's so flavorful that I couldn't stop eating it! I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili next time.
jasam khan
[email protected]I made this dish in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Julian Dickson
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish with tofu instead of chicken. It turned out great! The tofu was flavorful and absorbed the curry sauce perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Phe Vundla
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The curry sauce is very flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
R Suraj
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received many compliments. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Soroyar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the curry sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ameena Johnson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken curry, but this recipe changed my mind. The curry sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
kj2012 Blessed
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Mariama Bojang
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is always flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Raju Kumar
[email protected]This Kukul Mas Maluwa is a fantastic dish! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the curry sauce is rich and creamy. I especially enjoyed the hint of coconut milk. I will definitely be making this again.