Best Colombo Curry Powder Recipes

COLOMBO CURRY POWDER

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Carribbean curry powder is pungent and aromatic. Making your own gives you control to adjust amounts to your own liking. From All Around The World Cookbook by Sheila Lukins

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories Caribbean

Time 5m

Yield 2 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander, ground
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon mace, ground
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
Transfer to an airtight jar and store in a cool dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.7, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.8

CHICKEN COLOMBO WITH PURPLE JASMINE RICE

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This recipe for chicken colombo with purple jasmine rice is courtesy of Alter Eco.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups purple rice, preferably Alter Eco, rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 ounces) peeled chopped tomatoes
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), cut into strips
2 tablespoons curry
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 pinches ground cinnamon
Cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

Place rice in a medium saucepan along with 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately reduce to low heat. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden brown. Add tomatoes, chicken, and sprinkle over curry powder; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, until mixture has thickened and chicken is cooked through, 15 to 25 minutes. Add coconut milk and stir until well combined; cook 5 minutes more. Sprinkle over cinnamon.
Divide rice evenly among 4 serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

COLOMBO CURRY

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This recipe is from Cooking Light. It is a Sri Lankan curry, which also found its way to the Caribbean, where it is usually made with goat and calabaza. I often make it with lamb and butternut squash.

Provided by crrllssn

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 tablespoons uncooked rice
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 whole cloves
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground fenugreek
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shallot
2 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled and grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 cubes
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground fenugreek

Steps:

Place rice in a small, non-stick skillet; cook 3 minutes over medium-high heat,stirring constantly. Add coriander, cumin, mustard seeds, and cloves; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add turmeric and fenugreek; cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from pan. Let cool for 5 minutes. Place in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, shallot, ginger and garlic; saute 1 1/2 minutes. Add pork; saute 3 minutes. Add sweet potato; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Stir in spice mixture; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in lime juice, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 615, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 28

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