86 Min
Intermediate
Chicken Ambulthiyal
This is one of those famous dishes in Sri Lanka, made with bold, tart, somewhat smoky flavours, common for most households in Sri Lanka. The flavours in this Chicken Ambulthiyal are full and well-balanced in spice when it is prepared according to an authentic Sri Lankan tradition. Traditionally it was prepared with fish, but this adaptation gives the classic Ambulthiyal all those characteristic flavours-and what a great twist! Alright, here is how you can make this aromatic and flavorful dish from scratch:
Ingredients
5
Portions
This dish has been optimized for 5 servings. Quantity and times may need to be varied. Here you can find more information about adjusted portion sizes:
ingredient_quantity
recipe ingredient
500
g
Chicken
1
cube
MAGGI Chicken Seasoning Cube
50
g
Ginger
100
g
Chopped Onions
4
Capsules
Green chilis
1
g
Chili Flakes
1
g
Turmeric
2
tbsp
Tamarinds
4
tbsp
Oil
5
g
Salt
5
g
Pepper
40
g
Gambodge
10
g
Shallots
10
g
Tomato
10
g
Lime
50
g
Garlic
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Nutrition Value
Carbohydrates
17.2 g
Energy
418 kcal
Fats
25.4 g
Fiber
2.8 g
Protein
25.4 g
Sodium
1009.9 mg
Information per serving
Instructions
86 Minutes
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Step 1 - Season the Chicken
5 MinClean the chicken well, draining out the water. Now, dry it and sprinkle salt, pepper, chili flakes, and turmeric powder over it. Keep it aside for some time so that the seasoning gets into the chicken properly. -
Step 2 - Prepare Spice Paste
10 MinIn a blender, combine gambodge, onion, green chilies, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, turmeric powder, the MAGGI Chicken Seasoning Cube, salt, and pepper along with a little water; blend until you achieve a thick smooth paste coating on the chicken. -
Step 3 - Marinate
10 MinMix the spice paste with oil and add it to the chicken pieces. Mix well so that each piece gets well coated with the marinade. Let it rest for some time for proper absorption. -
Step 4 - Cooking Preparation
2 MinNow place a banana leaf at the bottom of the earthen pot so that it doesn't stick and give this whole dish that subtle earthy aroma. Add the marinated chicken pieces to it. -
Step 5 - Stovetop Cooking
25 MinLet it cook at medium heat; let the spices amalgamate with each other and thicken. Then cover the pot and cook for another 20-25 minutes until your chicken becomes tender and has fully absorbed this sour flavor of gambodge. -
Step 6 - Oven Alternative
30 MinAlternatively, you can bake the chicken together with the marinade. Place them on a shallow tray and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until it is well done and caramelized, taking about 30 minutes. -
Step 7 - To Garnish
2 MinFinally, garnish your Chicken Ambulthiyal with sliced tomatoes, shallots, green chilies, and a touch of lime for that added freshness. -
Step 8 - Serving
2 MinServe hot with rice, string hoppers, or bread. Chicken Ambulthiyal is one dish epitomizing Sri Lankan cuisine-that is fiery, full of flavour, and unforgettable.
