Sri Lankan Chicken Curry Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Sri Lankan Chicken Curry recipe, clean the chicken thoroughly and wash it well

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add vinegar, salt, red chili powder mix well, add the chicken pieces and mix well to combine

Step 3: Allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour

Step 4: Traditionally this Sri Lankan Chicken Curry recipe is made in clay pots, and if you do have one use that for cooking

Step 5: Heat oil in a wide pan on medium flame, add onions, ginger, garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes till onions become golden brown in colour

Step 6: Once done add lemongrass, pandan leaf, curry leaves and mix well

Step 7: Now add the tomato puree and cook until the puree thickens and oil separates from the sides of the pan

Step 8: Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3  minutes

Step 9: Once the chicken is added, add all the spice powders - coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt

Step 10: Mix well to combine

Step 11: Finally add 1 cup water, cover and cook the Sri Lankan Chicken Curry until the chicken is fully cooked

Step 12: Adjust the consistency of the curry to your liking

Step 13: Garnish the Sri Lankan Chicken Curry  Recipe with some curry leaves and serve

Step 14: Serve Sri Lankan Chicken Curry Recipe with Veechu Parotta Or Ceylon Parotta Recipe or Idiyappam With Coconut Milk Recipe for a delicious meal