Tempt Your Tastebuds - Sri Lankan Prawn Curry

SRI LANKAN PRAWN CURRY

This is an easy and very flavorful classic prawn curry from Sri Lanka. The recipe was kindly shared by a friend, who originally learned it from their Sri Lankan parents.

‍INGREDIENTS (Batch 1):
- 1 red onion, chopped
- An inch of ginger, chopped or grated
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 
- 3 twigs of curry leaves
- 40 cm of dried or fresh rampe leaf (also known as pandan)
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- Half tablespoon turmeric
- Lemongrass (bruised)
- Half teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 5 cardamom pods
- 2 cans thin coconut milk

INGREDIENTS (Batch 2): I kg of prawns with the heads removed.

‍METHOD

1. Bring the ingredients in Batch 1 to the boil and reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes, or longer.

2. Return to the boil and add the 1 kilogram of prawns (Batch 2) and simmer for 5 mins more, maximum.

3. Remove from the heat.

4. Add salt and lemon juice to taste (approx. 1 lemon) and serve with boiled or steamed long grain rice.

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