Sri Lankan Yellow Curry from Teodoro De Regibus
This is a simple and delious dish I got in Negombo
Serves 3-5
1 tablespoon sunflower, safflower, or other neutral oil
2 lbs of chicken, preferably breasts, cut into small 1-inch cubes
1 red onion, roughly chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
12 curry leaves (Yes 12 :))
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon fenugreek
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cardamom or 3 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cans coconut milk (full-fat)
1 lb potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
salt & pepper, to taste
Method:-
Separate the coconut cream from the coconut milk.
Add oil to large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and brown for a few minutes.
Add the coconut cream and onion and cook until the onions sweat—about 5 minutes.
Add the curry leaves, turmeric, fenugreek, mustard seeds, cardamom, cumin, and cinnamon.
Let saute for 4–5 minutes or until the mustard seeds pop, then add the coconut milk.
Add potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, and water.
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for about 20–25 minutes or until vegetables are fully cooked.
Season with salt and pepper
Serve with steamed red rice.
Enjoy !
Teodoro De Regibus