How to Make Sri Lankan Chicken Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sri Lankan cuisine is a treasure trove of exotic flavors and aromatic spices, and one dish that truly captures the essence of this vibrant culinary tradition is the Sri Lankan Chicken Curry. This dish is a symphony of bold and complex flavors, combining tender pieces of chicken with a rich and fragrant curry sauce that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Colombo or the serene beaches of Galle.

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Ingredients

  • 3 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind juice (Optional)
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    393 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 1878mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 116mg
    • Calcium: 168mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 802mg