SRI LANKAN CHICKEN CURRY (KUKUL MAS CURRY)

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I (slightly) adapted this recipe from a book by Charmaine Solomon and have been cooking it for approx 18 years. I often add various veg (we like small eggplants and okra), if I do I add another tin of chopped tomatoes to make more sauce. Goes very well withSri Lankan Yellow Rice (Kaha Bath) recipe number 268510. Originally the recipe serves 2-4 however if you add the optional veg and tomatoes then it stretches to about 6 depending on how much extra you add :)

Provided by Lou van

Categories     Curries

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 -3 chicken breasts, in bite size pieces
2 tablespoons ghee (or oil)
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
10 curry leaves
2 large onions, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
400 g chopped tomatoes (1 tin but I use 2 if adding vegetables)
6 cardamom pods, bruised
1 stick cinnamon
1 stalk lemongrass or 2 slices lemon rind
1 cup thick coconut milk

Steps:

  • Heat the ghee in a large pan and fry fenugreek and curry leaves until they start to brown.
  • Add onions, garlic and ginger and fry gently until onions are quite soft and golden.
  • Add turmeric, chilli, coriander, cummin, fennel, paprika, salt and vinegar.
  • Stir well.
  • Add chicken and stir over a medium heat until chicken is thoroughly coated with spices.
  • Add tomatoes, whole spices and lemon grass.
  • Add chopped vegetables at this point if using.
  • Cook, covered, over a low heat for 40 - 50 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk, taste and add more salt and a squeeze of lemon juice if required.
  • Do not cover after adding coconut milk.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.4, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 125.6, Sodium 2528.2, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 21.3, Protein 39.4

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