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Sri Lankan Hot Chili Curry Recipe – Traditional Miris Curry

Helafood Chef
Mar 06, 2026
30 Min Prep

A fiery Sri Lankan Hot Chili Curry (Miris Curry) made with red chilies, spices, and coconut oil. Perfect as a spicy side dish with rice or traditional curries.

Ingredients List

  • 10–12 Red Chilies (dried or fresh
  • adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 small Onion (sliced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 inch Ginger (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Roasted Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (optional)
  • ½ cup Water

Preparation Steps

1

Prepare the Chilies If using dried chilies, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and blend into a coarse paste

2

Fresh chilies can be chopped or blended as desired

3

Heat the Oil Heat coconut oil in a pan or small pot over medium heat

4

Add Aromatics Add mustard seeds (if using), sliced onion, crushed garlic, crushed ginger, and curry leaves

5

Sauté until fragrant and onions are golden

6

Add Spices Add turmeric powder, roasted curry powder, black pepper, and salt

7

Stir well to combine

8

Cook the Chili Paste Add the prepared chili paste into the pan

9

Fry for 3–5 minutes until the raw smell disappears

10

Add Water Pour in ½ cup of water and simmer for 5–10 minutes until the curry thickens and the oil separates slightly

11

Finish Adjust salt and spice levels

12

Serve hot as a fiery side dish or condiment with rice, kiribath, or other curries

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