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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Prawns with Black Pepper and Curry Leaf Sauce and Cashew Nut Curry - My Sri Lanka


I have a place in my heart for the country Sri Lanka. Years ago my husband and I booked our first ever overseas holiday - to Sri Lanka. It was called a 'Helping Hands' tour run by NRMA and included times in the trip that helped out those in need. We were so excited but then I received a phone call telling me the tour had been cancelled due to the war, it was no longer safe for us to travel. I was truly devastated and my heart went out to the people who had to live in this 'unsafe' country.

So when I saw advertised the new television series My Sri Lanka by one of my favourite chefs Peter Kuruvita I was so pleased. And I was not disappointed, it really felt as though you were seeing and experiencing a piece of the Sri Lanka Peter knew and obviously loved.

And I was inspired to cook more of this amazing cuisine.
So here are two recipes from the first episode - first a Cashew Nut Curry and the second Prawns with Black Pepper and Curry Leaf Sauce


This curry recipe was really quite simple. 
The onions, green chilli, pandan and curry leaves are cooked before adding in spices of cumin, coriander, turmeric and cinnamon.
 

The cashews and coconut milk are then added and the curry allowed to reduce and thicken.


Finally at the end add some coconut cream.
It was delicious and really did taste fit for a priest!
The flavours were rich and slightly sweet from the coconut with all the underlying flavours allowed to come through.


Just had to include my 'griddled' flatbread, worked a treat, they were perfect.


The sauce from the prawns included a base of chilli. curry leaves, garlic, onion and ginger.


They were cooked over high heat before turning it down and adding lots of butter.


This was allowed to simmer down after adding soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and of course black pepper. I actually had trouble with my lowest heat being too hot and ended up having to drastically reduce my cooking time.


The result was a very thick and intense sauce that was amazing with the prawns especially topped with some freshly shredded coconut and some fresh curry leaves.

So I was able to have a little Sri Lankan adventure in my kitchen and one that was greatly enjoyed at our dinner table.
Looking forward to the next episode (thursday 7:30pm SBS).
I am also so excited as for our 10th wedding anniversary next month we are having lunch at Peter's restaurant Flying Fish.

22 comments:

  1. Well done! Lovely images, nicely written. Happy Anniversary xo

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  2. I just want to pick up that prawn by the tail and pop it into my mouth! These tow dishes look mouth watering!

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  3. wow - this looks like something from a restaurant! YUMMO!

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  4. Some lovely dishes Muppy! :-D and Happy Anniversary for next month!
    X

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  5. Yum!!! you have inspired me - this is on the menu tomorrow night!!!

    It's a shame you missed out on Sri Lanka, we went there around 10 years ago and loved it - would love to go back sometime and revisit! Put it on your bucket ist - you never know you might get there one day!

    Hope you enjoy Flying Fish - Happy Anniversary!!!

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  6. Beautiful dish,very nice blending of spices!!!Best(early)wishes for a very happy 10th Wedding Anniversary next month!

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  7. Positively perfect looking dish! Impressive!

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  8. Ooh I have a jar of the black pepper and curry leaf sauce from his product range and it is really good! And how exciting to go there for your anniversary-congratulations! :D

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  9. Lovely presentation. What a shame you had to cancel your trip, but what's better than know a country through its cuisine?

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  10. Wow, both your dishes looks delicious! Looks so good with all the spices!
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  11. Lovely, a curry with pandan! I'm definitely going to bookmark this :) yum!

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  12. Every thing looks and sounds so delicious. I have never had prawns before, but they look like something I would enjoy eating.

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  13. What a great post! I need to watch that actually. Your prawn looks restaurant quality missy well done :)

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  14. What a fantastic dish!It looks really yummy!Kisses!

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  15. First of all thank you for stopping by to my blog:)
    I love your blog too, fresh and delicious recipes and amazing photos....nice to meet you:)

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  16. gosh that looks delicious.. the prawn looks soo juciy!!

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  17. These look soooo good! I too love Sri Lankan (and South Indian) cuisine! SO flavourful! Well done!! :-)

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  18. that looks awesomeeeee! love your presentation too

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  19. The dish looks awesome...Lovely flavour

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  20. Wow, that's a lot of butter- it's bound to taste good! What a yummy looking dish, and the TV series is great too.

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  21. Mum loves Peter's recipes! Must make the prawn and curry for her

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  22. The dishes look so flavourful, love the curry and prawns.

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