RECIPES OF SRI LANKA

Isso Badhuma (Dry Prawn Curry)

Ingredients

2 tbsp

1

1 lb

4 cloves

1 1/2 tbsp

1 1/2 tbsp

1/2 tbsp

1/3 pt

2-3

2-3 sprigs

1-2

Oil
Onion (peeled and diced)
Prawns (peeled)
Garlic (peeled and crushed)
Curry powder
Chili powder
Turmeric 
Coconut milk (or water)

Green chilies (seeded and very finely chopped)

Coriander leaves (chopped)

Tomatoes (sliced)

Salt
Lemon juice

1. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion until tender
2. Add the prawns and continue frying until dry
3. Add the garlic, curry powder, chili powder and turmeric, stir well and fry for 30 seconds
4. Add salt and the water and cover and cook gently for 10-15 minutes until dry
5. Garnish with the chopped chili and coriander leaves, sprinkle with lemon juice to taste and arrange the tomato slices on top
6. Serve as a side dish with both rice and bread