Ingredients
- 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.
- 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
