Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Roasted Spice Pan-Seared Fish Steaks
Firm white fish steaks marinated in Jaffna-style roasted curry spices and tamarind, pan-seared and tossed with tempered onions.
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Sri Lankan recipes
Discover 20 Sri Lankan recipes with ingredients and step-by-step directions.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Tamarind Pandan Braised Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs slow-braised in a rich coconut milk gravy infused with dark roasted curry powder and fragrant pandan.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Black Pepper And Tamarind Braised Beef
Tender chunks of beef slowly simmered with cracked black pepper, aromatic Sri Lankan spices, cinnamon, and sour tamarind for a bold black curry.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Golden Pumpkin Curry
Soft, sweet squash cubes cooked gently in a yellow coconut curry base infused with mustard seeds, fenugreek, and creamy coconut milk.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Creamy Cashew And Green Pea Curry
Whole tender raw cashews stewed in a mild, velvety coconut gravy tempered with cardamom and sweet green peas.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Spiced Young Jackfruit Curry
Tender green jackfruit slow-simmered in creamy coconut milk with tamarind, fragrant pandan leaf, and dark roasted Sri Lankan spices.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Spiced Coconut Egg Curry With Lemongrass
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a coconut gravy flavored with lemongrass, crushed fennel seeds, and tempered fenugreek.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Spiced Tuna Coconut Mallung
A quick, aromatic dry stir-fry combining shredded coconut, flake tuna, turmeric, green chilies, and fresh lime juice.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Crispy Potato And Chili Scallion Sambal
Golden pan-fried potato cubes tossed with sweet caramelized onions, curry leaves, crushed chili, and fresh lime juice.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Goraka Spiced Garlic Chili Prawns
Succulent prawns coated in a tart, smoky dark spice reduction made with traditional dried goraka fruit and aromatic garlic.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Devilled Spicy Squid Skillet
A fiery Sri Lankan devilled stir-fry featuring tender squid rings tossed with banana peppers, red onion, and crushed chili flakes in a tangy coconut oil cook.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Creamy Red Lentil And Moringa Dal
Red split lentils cooked soft with coconut milk, combined with fresh moringa leaves and topped with a sizzled mustard tempering.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Braised Cinnamon Eggplant Curry
Golden fried eggplant slices simmered with roasted spices, cinnamon, green chilies, and coconut sugar in a tangy vinegar broth.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Black Spiced Mutton Pan-Sear
Juicy halal mutton chunks tenderized and pan-seared with dark roasted spices, toasted fresh coconut chips, and green chilies.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Devilled Chili Chicken Thighs
Crispy chicken thigh pieces flash-sauteed and coated in a spicy tamarind tomato sauce with crunchy bell peppers and onions.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Coconut Braised Snake Gourd And Red Lentils
Tender slices of snake gourd cooked with red lentils in a coconut milk broth infused with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Crimson Beetroot Coconut Stew
Sliced beetroot gently poached in light coconut milk infused with toasted mustard seeds, green chilies, and aromatic curry leaves.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Coconut Roasted Cauliflower Curry
Oven-roasted cauliflower florets finished in a creamy coconut sauce spiced with ground turmeric and roasted mustard.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Coconut Lemongrass Pineapple Curry
A sweet, sour, and fragrant coconut curry featuring ripe pineapple simmered with whole aromatics and unroasted spices.
Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Dark Roasted Chicken Curry
A deeply flavorful chicken curry featuring traditional Sri Lankan dark roasted curry powder, fragrant curry leaves, and a rich coconut milk gravy balanced with tangy tamarind.