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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Kandyan Kukul Mas Curry

How to order / say it
Say it මහනුවර කුකුල් මස් කறි — [kuh-kool mahs curry]
Order Could I try the Kandyan chicken curry?
Locally මට මහනුවර කුකුල් මස් කறියක් අවශ්‍යයි.
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A robust chicken curry with a blend of spices unique to Kandy.

Why try it?

This curry is a staple in Kandy cuisine, reflecting the vibrant spice culture and showcasing the region's culinary heritage of complex flavors.

How it tastes

Intensely savory and aromatic, this curry boasts a medley of spices—coriander, cumin, and cloves—offering layers of deep, warming flavors with a hint of sweetness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Introduced during the late 19th century, the Kandyan Kukul Mas Curry evolved as households developed their unique spice mixes, becoming an essential Sunday meal.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g chicken
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
  • 🧂 20 g coriander seeds
  • 🧂 10 g cumin seeds
  • 🧂 1 cinnamon stick
  • 🧄 2 onions
  • 🧄 5 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 25 g ginger

Method

  1. 1 Blend spices into a fine powder.
  2. 2 Fry spices with onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add chicken and coconut milk, simmering until cooked.

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