SRI LANKAN CHICKEN CURRY

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Based on a traditional Sri Lankan family recipe, this curry is spicy and full of flavor. Try this recipe and you will love it! Serve with basmati or jasmine rice and any other curried dish.

Provided by Sriyani

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon tamarind juice
¼ cup Madras curry powder
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 red onion, sliced
4 green chile peppers, halved lengthwise
8 green cardamom pods
6 whole cloves
12 curry leaves
1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, crushed
1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick, broken in half
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup water
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons roasted Madras curry powder
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine the vinegar, tamarind juice, 1/4 cup curry powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a wok or frying pan over medium heat. Cook the sliced onion, green chiles, cardamom pods, cloves, curry leaves, ginger, and cinnamon stick until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the chicken mixture, water, and tomato paste. Stir and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add the roasted curry powder and stir until evenly dispersed.
  • Gradually stir in the coconut milk and simmer for 2-3 more minutes. (Do not overheat or the coconut milk may curdle.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1877.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Saara Jaufar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks up quickly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Lizzy Bennett
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This was my first time making Sri Lankan chicken curry and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


rubab Asif
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


S I Kutub
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nirajan Bohara
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken curry turned out bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor.


salman official
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Sanam Gaming
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I'm not a big fan of curry, but this dish was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and not too spicy. I would definitely make this again.


Dominic Remulla
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks up quickly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Justin Booysens
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


alee sainn
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This was my first time making Sri Lankan chicken curry and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Edem Effiong
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Vivek Sahani
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdi Husen
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken curry turned out bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor.


Christian G
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


mirza Zohaib
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lebone Leona
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Sri Lankan chicken curry.


Sylvanus Adriano
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This was the best chicken curry I've ever had! It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Arabi Arafat
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but this dish was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and not too spicy. The chicken was also very tender. I would definitely make this again.


charles williams
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This Sri Lankan chicken curry is an absolute delight! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.