Traditional Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

 

Preparation Time:

35 min

Difficulty:

Expert

Ingredients:

• 500g of chicken thighs, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon of curry powder
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 400ml of coconut milk
• 1 cup of chicken stock
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Large Pot
• Knife
• Cutting Board
• Wooden Spoon
• Measuring Spoons

Instructions:

• Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
• Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
• Stir in the turmeric powder, curry powder, and chili powder, and cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
• Add the chicken pieces to the pot, stirring well to coat them with the spice mixture.
• Pour in the chicken stock and coconut milk, and season with salt to taste.
• Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 530kcal
• Carbs: 15g
• Proteins: 40g
• Fats: 30g