Leek seeni sambol
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4 - 6
A traditional Sri Lankan vegan curry that makes the perfect accompaniment to hoppers and a variety of veggie curries, made with leeks, coconut and cinnamon
Ingredients
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 2 leeks , finely sliced
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- 4 garlic cloves , crushed
- 1 tbsp curry leaves
- 4 tbsp coconut milk
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Method
- STEP 1
Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan over a high heat until smoking. Add the leeks, ginger and garlic and fry for 5-7 mins or until the leeks are starting to brown.
- STEP 2
Add the curry leaves, coconut milk, tamarind paste, chilli powder, cinnamon and 1 tsp salt, and mix to combine. Reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for 45 mins or until reduced and sticky. Can be made two days ahead and kept in the fridge.
