Sri Lanka Thakkali Isso (Prawn and Tomato Curry)

Name: Sri Lanka Thakkali Isso (Prawn and Tomato Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 450 grams shrimp; 50 grams onions; 4 each garlic cloves; 2 slices ginger; 1 each thai chili paste; 2 each tomatoes; 2 each cloves, ground; 2 each cardamom seeds; 50 millilitres vegetable oil; 1 x curry leaves sprigs; 1/2 stem lemongrass; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 each cinnamon sticks; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 100 millilitres coconut milk thin; 100 millilitres coconut milk thick; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon curry powder

Servings: persons

450 grams shrimp
50 grams onions
4 each garlic cloves
2 slices ginger
1 each thai chili paste
2 each tomatoes
2 each cloves, ground
2 each cardamom seeds
50 millilitres vegetable oil
1 x curry leaves sprigs
1/2 stem lemongrass
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 each cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
100 millilitres coconut milk thin
100 millilitres coconut milk thick
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon curry powder

1
Wash, shell and de-vein the prawns.
2
Rinse under running water and pat dry.
3
Chop the onion, garlic and ginger and slice the chile and tomatoes.
4
Crush the cloves and cardamoms.
5
Heat the oil and when hot add the curry leaves, lemon grass, onion, garlic and ginger.
6
Cook for a couple of minutes then the tomato, chile powder, paprika powder, cinnamon stick, fenugreek, salt and turmeric.
7
Add the prawns and mix well.
8
Toss for about 5 minutes.
9
Pour in the thin coconut milk, blend well and cook for 5 minutes.
10
Add the Coconut milk, thick and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
11
Sprinkle with lime juice and teaspoon of curry powder before serving.

502

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 450 grams shrimp, 50 grams onions, 4 each garlic cloves, 2 slices ginger, and more.

Yes, Sri Lanka Thakkali Isso (Prawn and Tomato Curry) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!