NEGOMBO PRAWN CURRY WITH ROAST GARLIC PAANG

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp red chilli powder ½ tbsp turmeric powder ½ tbsp salt 8 large prawns

(cleaned and deveined) 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 medium-size onion (sliced) 2 cloves of garlic (sliced) 1 tbsp ginger (chopped) 1g fenugreek seeds 1g curry leaves 1 kochchi chilli 1 tbsp roasted grated coconut

RECIPE

Season the prawns with curry powder, chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Heat the oil in a frying pan, and sauté the onion, garlic and ginger until they’re golden brown. Add the seasoned prawns and sauté it for about one minute.

Add all the other ingredients except the coconut. Cook for about eight minutes, then stir in thick coconut milk made from the grated coconut. Remove it from the heat and add lemon juice. Serve with roast garlic paang or steamed rice.

Recipe serves one person