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Ceylonese curry with rice noodles recipe | Sri Lankan veg rice noodles with coconut milk |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
For Ceylonese Curry With Rice Noodles
4 1/2 cups cooked rice noodles
For The Ceylonese Curry
1 1/2 cups coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh)
1 tsp cornflour
1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds , soaked for 10 minutes and drained
4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 green chilli ,
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
2 tsp chilli powder
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped tomato
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
3 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
To Be Ground Into Sambol Chutney (using 1/4 Cup Of Water)
1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
Method
Ceylonese curry with rice noodles recipe | Sri Lankan veg rice noodles with coconut milk | Video by Tarla Dalal
Ceylonese Curry with Rice Noodles recipe with step by step photos
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1/2 cup freshly grated coconut, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tsp chilli powder, salt to taste and 1 tsp lemon juice. See below image of list of ingredients for sambol chutney.
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1/2 cup freshly grated coconut, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tsp chilli powder, salt to taste and 1 tsp lemon juice. See below image of list of ingredients for sambol chutney.
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what is Ceylonese curry noodles made of ? Sri Lankan veg rice noodles is made from 4 1/2 cups cooked rice noodles, 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh), 1 tsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds , soaked for 10 minutes and drained, 4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta), 2 green chillies , slit, 1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder, 2 tsp chilli powder, 3/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi), salt to taste, 3 black peppercorns (kalimirch), 2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini) and 3/4 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (carrots , french beans , green peas). See below image of list of ingredients for ceylonese curry noodles.
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what is Ceylonese curry noodles made of ? Sri Lankan veg rice noodles is made from 4 1/2 cups cooked rice noodles, 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh), 1 tsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds , soaked for 10 minutes and drained, 4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta), 2 green chillies , slit, 1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder, 2 tsp chilli powder, 3/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi), salt to taste, 3 black peppercorns (kalimirch), 2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini) and 3/4 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (carrots , french beans , green peas). See below image of list of ingredients for ceylonese curry noodles.
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Take enough water in a deep nonstick pan, add approx. 200 gms of the rice noodles. Let it boil on a medium flame for 4 mins.
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Drain the rice noodles and keep aside.
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Take enough water in a deep nonstick pan, add approx. 200 gms of the rice noodles. Let it boil on a medium flame for 4 mins.
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To make sambol chutney for Ceylonese curry with rice noodles recipe | Ceylon rice noodles | rice noodles with coconut milk, in a small mixer jar, add 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1/4 cup of water and 1 tsp lemon juice.
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Close the lid and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
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To make sambol chutney for Ceylonese curry with rice noodles recipe | Ceylon rice noodles | rice noodles with coconut milk, in a small mixer jar, add 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut.
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To make Ceylonese curry for Ceylonese curry with rice noodles recipe | Ceylon rice noodles | rice noodles with coconut milk, take a big bowl and add 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh).
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Add 1 tsp cornflour.
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Mix well using a whisk till no lumps there.
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Take a deep non-stick pan and pour the prepared coconut milk-cornflour mixture.
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Add 1 cup of water.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Make sure the flame is not very high and also do stir it well.
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Add the 1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds , soaked for 10 minutes and drained.
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Add 4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta).
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Add 2 green chillies , slit.
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Add coriander (dhania) seeds powder.
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Add 2 tsp chilli powder.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add 3/4 cup finely chopped onions. This gives a nice flavor.
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Add 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes. This gives that little sourness.
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Add a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add black peppercorns (kalimirch).
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Add 2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini).
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Cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add 3/4 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables. Make sure they are boiled just right and not over boiled or not even under cooked.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
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To make Ceylonese curry for Ceylonese curry with rice noodles recipe | Ceylon rice noodles | rice noodles with coconut milk, take a big bowl and add 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh).
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To aeesmble Ceylonese curry with rice noodles recipe | Sri Lankan veg rice noodles | rice noodles with coconut milk | take a serving bowl and add ¾ cup of cooked rice noodles
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Pour 1/6 th of the prepared Ceylonese curry evenly over it.
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Finally top it up with little sambhol chutney.
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Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make 5 more servings and serve Ceylonese curry with rice noodles | Sri Lankan veg rice noodles | rice noodles with coconut milk | immediately.
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To aeesmble Ceylonese curry with rice noodles recipe | Sri Lankan veg rice noodles | rice noodles with coconut milk | take a serving bowl and add ¾ cup of cooked rice noodles
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Drain the rice noodles well once cooked and keep aside.
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While making Ceylonese noodles, make sure you stir in well in between to avoid it from curdling.
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You can keep the curry ready in advance.
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Drain the rice noodles well once cooked and keep aside.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 331 cal |
Protein | 5.3 g |
Carbohydrates | 36.8 g |
Fiber | 4.2 g |
Fat | 19.1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 22.4 mg |
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Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
I love this coconut flavoured curry with rice noodles. And perfectly cooked vegetables. And the onion chutney with a nutty taste, served just completes the dish.

Rohit devlekar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mast

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Rohit, We are very happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!

Suchrta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Suoerb recipe , she was way ahead of all in cooking