Rathu Isso Curry Sri Lankan Red Prawn Curry

Name: Rathu Isso Curry Sri Lankan Red Prawn Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan Moor
Ingredients: 750 g small raw prawns; 1 medium onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 1 small cinnamon stick; 0.25 tsp fenugreek seeds; 3 curry leaves; 1 stalk lemongrass; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1.5 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 2 cup coconut milk; good squeeze lemon juice

Gently simmered prawns and coconut milk, warmed with curry leaves and ginger.

35 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

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