"Rathu Isso Curry" Sri Lankan Red Prawn Curry

14 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 750 g small raw prawns
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 3 -4 curry leaves
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised (or 2 strips of lemon rind)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • good squeeze lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash prawns and remove heads but leave shells on ( in Sri Lanka prawns are cooked with the shell on for better flavour).
  2. 2
    Put all ingredients, except lemon juice, into a saucepan and bring slowly to simmering point.
  3. 3
    Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until onions are soft.
  4. 4
    Add lemon juice and stir.
  5. 5
    Taste and add more salt or lemon if required.

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