"Rathu Isso Curry" Sri Lankan Red Prawn Curry - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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