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Hand squeezing fresh lime over creamy Sri Lankan chicken curry with coriander and rice

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

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Easy Sri Lankan chicken curry with homemade curry powder – big flavour, simple steps.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 3 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 10 g garlic cloves, minced
  • 10 g ginger, minced
  • 2 green chillies, sliced
  • 1 tbsp Sri Lankan curry powder (see above in the blog for the recipe for this)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 600g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 50 ml tomato puree
  • 300ml light coconut milk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions

Heat the coconut oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.

Add garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Cook for another 2 minutes until aromatic.

Add turmeric, curry powder , cumin, paprika, chilli powder, and cinnamon. Stir constantly for 1 minute to release the aromas.

Add the chicken breast pieces and stir to coat well. Cook for just 3–4 minutes until lightly seared on the outside. Add a splash of water if you need to release any burnt bits from the bottom of the pan.

Add tomato purée, light coconut milk, and salt. Stir thoroughly and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken and develop the flavours.

Season with a squeeze of lime juice. Garnish with fresh coriander.

  • Author: Scott Baptie
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Poultry
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Sri Lankan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 484
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Protein: 64 g