Sri Lanka Chicken Buriyani Recipe

Name: Sri Lanka Chicken Buriyani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each chicken; 2 tablespoons onions; 2 tablespoons coconut; 100 each nuts; 2 each cloves, ground; 2 each cardamom seeds; 4 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup yogurt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3 teaspoons red curry paste; 1 cup rice; 3 each cardamom seeds; 3 each cloves, ground; 2 each cinnamon sticks

Servings: persons

1 each chicken
2 tablespoons onions
2 tablespoons coconut
100 each nuts
2 each cloves, ground
2 each cardamom seeds
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 teaspoons red curry paste
1 cup rice
3 each cardamom seeds
3 each cloves, ground
2 each cinnamon sticks

1
Joint and wash the chicken.
2
Chop one onion and make the other into onion rings.
3
Crush the cardamoms and cloves.
4
Put the chicken into a pan and add the salt, vinegar, curry powder, pepper, cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon stick.
5
Pour in half the water and bring to the boil.
6
Cook until the gravy is absorbed.
7
Remove the chicken pieces and place in a bowl.
8
Add the rest of the water to the pan, swill round and pour liquid into a tug.
9
Heat the oil and saute the chicken pieces, the chopped onion, curry leaves and lemon grass.
10
When the chicken pieces are done add the onion rings and Worcestershire sauce.
11
Pour in the liquid from the tug, mix well and bring to the boil.
12
Lower heat and allow to simmer for a further 3 minutes, then discard the cinnamon stick and serve immediately.

494

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each chicken, 2 tablespoons onions, 2 tablespoons coconut, 100 each nuts, and more.

Yes, Sri Lanka Chicken Buriyani falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sri Lanka Chicken Buriyani

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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