30/08/2025
π Sri Lankan Chicken Curry Recipe
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Sinhala Name: ΰΆΰ·ΰΆΰ·ΰΆ½ΰ· ΰΆΈΰ·ΰ· ΰΆΰΆ»ΰ· (Kukul Mas Curry)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4β5 people
π Ingredients
For Marination
Chicken (cut into medium pieces) β 1 kg
Chili powder β 1 tbsp πΆοΈ
Curry powder (roasted) β 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder β Β½ tsp
Salt β 1 tsp
Lime juice β 1 tbsp
For Curry
Coconut oil / Vegetable oil β 3 tbsp
Cinnamon stick β 2 inches
Cardamom β 3 pods
Cloves β 3
Mustard seeds β Β½ tsp
Curry leaves β 1 sprig
Pandan leaf (optional) β 1 small piece
Onion (sliced) β 2 medium
Green chilies β 2 (sliced)
Ginger-garlic paste β 1 tbsp
Curry powder (unroasted) β 1 tbsp
Roasted curry powder β 2 tbsp
Chili powder β 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder β Β½ tsp
Tomato (chopped) β 1 medium
Thick coconut milk β 1 cup
Thin coconut milk β 2 cups
Salt β to taste
π©βπ³ Method
Step 1 β Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with chili powder, roasted curry powder, turmeric, salt, and lime juice.
Keep it marinated for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Step 2 β Prepare the Base
Heat coconut oil in a deep pan.
Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and pandan leaf.
Let the spices release their aroma for about 30 seconds.
Step 3 β Fry the Onions & Spices
Add onions and green chilies, sautΓ© until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and fry until fragrant.
Mix in curry powders, chili powder, and turmeric β fry for 1 minute.
Step 4 β Cook the Chicken
Add marinated chicken pieces and stir well.
Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes until chicken is sealed.
Step 5 β Add Coconut Milk
Pour in thin coconut milk, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add tomatoes and stir.
Finally, add thick coconut milk and cook for another 8β10 minutes on low heat.
Step 6 β Finish & Serve
Adjust salt and spice levels.
Cook until the curry becomes thick and creamy.
Garnish with fresh curry leaves. πΏ
π½οΈ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with:
Sri Lankan red rice π
String hoppers π
Pol roti π₯₯π
Coconut sambol & papadam for extra flavor.
π₯ Pro Tips
Always use roasted Sri Lankan curry powder for authentic flavor.
Coconut oil enhances aroma and taste.
For spicier curry, add extra roasted chili flakes at the end.