RECIPES OF SRI LANKA

Thakkali Isso Curry (Prawn and Tomato Curry)

Ingredients

450 gm

50 gm

4 cloves

2 slices

1

2

2

2

50 ml

1 sprig

1/2

1 tsp

2 tsp

1 cm

1/2 tsp

1 tsp

1/2 tsp

100 ml

100 ml

1 tsp

1 tsp

1. Heat the oil and when hot add the curry leaves, lemon grass, onion, garlic and ginger

2. Cook for a couple of minutes then the tomato, chile powder,
   paprika powder, cinnamon stick, fenugreek, salt and turmeric

3. Add the prawns and mix well and toss for about 5 minutes

4. Pour in the thin coconut milk, blend well and cook for 5 minutes

5. Add the thick coconut milk and simmer gently for 10 minutes

6. Sprinkle with lime juice and teaspoon of curry powder before serving