Sri Lankan Beef Curry Recipe

Name: Sri Lankan Beef Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 kg beef, diced; 2 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 red chile, minced; 10 curry leaves; 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped; 1 cup coconut cream; 200 ml water; 1 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon coriander seed
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 kg beef, diced
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red chile, minced
10 curry leaves
1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
1 cup coconut cream
200 ml water
1 lime, juice of

1
Place the coriander, cumin and mustard seeds in a fry pan over medium heat. Cook, shaking the pan until the mustard seeds start to pop (about 2 minutes). Take care not to burn the seeds.
2
Cool and grind or crush with a mortar and pestle.
3
Heat the oil in a heavy pan and brown the beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
4
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, chili curry leaves and lemon grass to the pan and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the ground spices and cook another 3-4 minutes.
5
Return the beef to the pan, along with the coconut cream, water and lime juice.
6
Stir well and simmer slowly for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
7
Stir occasionally and add a little water if the sauce begins to stick.

1471

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon coriander seed, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sri Lankan Beef 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 Lankan Beef Curry

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