Sri Lanka Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Sri Lanka Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken thighs; 10 curry leaves; 2 onions, diced; 2 teaspoons garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons gingerroot, fresh grated; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tomatoes, diced; 6 cardamom pods, cracked open; 2 slices lemon rind; 1 cinnamon stick, small; 1/2 cup coconut milk

Servings: persons

3 lbs skinless chicken thighs
10 curry leaves
2 onions, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons gingerroot, fresh grated
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tomatoes, diced
6 cardamom pods, cracked open
2 slices lemon rind
1 cinnamon stick, small
1/2 cup coconut milk

1
Heat oil in large saucepan and fry curry leaves until they start to turn colour.
2
Add onions, ginger and garlic, cook on medium heat until soft. Add all the spices, salt and vinegar and stir well.
3
Add the chicken and stir to coat meat. Add whole spices and the tomatoes, stir and cover.
4
Simmer, stirring occasionally (don't be tempted to add any water - as the juices will make enough) for 40 minutes.
5
Add the coconut milk or even a small amount of cream if coconut milk is not available.
6
Stir through and thicken if necessary.
7
Serve with rice. the curry can always be made hotter by serving Sambal olek (crushed chilli) for those who like their curry hotter.
8
This dish freezes well.

805

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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: 3 lbs skinless chicken thighs, 10 curry leaves, 2 onions, diced, 2 teaspoons garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Sri Lanka Chicken Curry 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.

Sri Lanka Chicken Curry

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