Sri Lankan paratha With Chicken curry – By Nadeeka – eLanka

Sri Lankan Paratha With Chicken curry – By Nadeeka – eLanka

Sri Lankan paratha is a popular type of flatbread in Sri Lankan cuisine. It is made from a dough that is usually made with all-purpose flour, water, and salt, and sometimes includes other ingredients such as sugar or milk powder. The dough is then rolled out and cooked on a griddle or frying pan, often with the addition of oil or ghee.

Sri Lankan paratha is typically served with curries or other dishes, and is a common breakfast food in Sri Lanka. It can also be filled with savory or sweet fillings, such as eggs, vegetables, or condensed milk, and is sometimes eaten as a snack or dessert.

Recipe for Sri Lankan paratha:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Add the vegetable oil and mix until the flour resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the warm water, kneading until the dough comes together and forms a smooth ball. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized pieces and roll each one into a ball.
5. Flatten each ball with your palm and brush the surface with ghee.
6. Starting at one end, roll up the dough to create a coil. Tuck the end underneath the coil and press down slightly to flatten it into a disc.
7. On a floured surface, roll out each disc into a thin round shape.
8. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one paratha on the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
9. Brush the cooked paratha with ghee and repeat with the remaining dough.

Here’s a recipe for Sri Lankan chicken curry:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 green chilies, sliced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Salt, to taste
• Handful of curry leaves

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, and green chilies and sauté for another minute.
3. Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and fennel seeds. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the chicken and stir to coat with the spice mixture. Cook for a few minutes until the chicken starts to brown.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and add salt to taste. Add the curry leaves and stir well.
6. Bring the curry to a simmer and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Enjoy your delicious Sri Lankan chicken curry With Paratha.