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Weeknight Creamy Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

Name: Weeknight Creamy Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 brown onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp sea salt; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4cm-piece (1.5”) ginger, peeled, julienned; 2 long green chillies, deseeded and cut into fine strips (or feel free to leave the seeds in and roughly chop them); 1 large sprig fresh curry leaves; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 5 cardamom pods, bruised; 1 tbsp mild curry powder, garam masala or roasted Sri Lankan curry powder; 1 large tomato, chopped; 800g (1 lb 12 oz) chicken thigh fillets, excess fat trimmed, cut into 4cm (1.5”) pieces; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ½ cup coconut milk; coriander (cilantro), to serve (optional); lime wedges, to serve; steamed basmati rice, to serve

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

50m

This creamy Sri Lankan chicken curry is a perfect weeknight meal. With a fragrant blend of spices, tender chicken, and creamy coconut milk, it's a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together easily. Serve with steamed basmati rice and optional garnishes of fresh coriander and lime wedges for a delicious meal.

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