LEEK SEENI SAMBOL

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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

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium