Kiri Hodi

Sri Lankan Kiri Hodi
CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields3 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
 1.50 cups Thin Coconut Milk
 1 Sprig Curry Leaves
 1 Pandan Leaf, Cut into four one inch pieces
 A Small Piece Goraka
 2 Garlic Cloves, Sliced
 3 Green Chillies, Sliced
 4 Shallots, Sliced
 1 Inch Cinnamon
 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  tsp Fenugreek Seeds
 Salt, To Taste
 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk
 ½ tsp Lime Juice
1

Mix together thin coconut milk, curry leaves, pandan leaf, goraka, garlic cloves, green chillies, shallots, cinnamon stick, turmeric powder, fenugreek seeds, and salt.

2

Turn on the flame and allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until the flavors blend.

3

Incorporate the thick coconut milk, ensuring the mixture simmers gently over low heat. Take care not to bring it to a boil to prevent coconut milk from curdling.

4

Continue to simmer for approximately 5-10 minutes, occasionally stirring until the curry slightly thickens.

5

After the curry reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a moment before adding lime juice.

Sri Lankan Kiri Hodi

Ingredients

 1.50 cups Thin Coconut Milk
 1 Sprig Curry Leaves
 1 Pandan Leaf, Cut into four one inch pieces
 A Small Piece Goraka
 2 Garlic Cloves, Sliced
 3 Green Chillies, Sliced
 4 Shallots, Sliced
 1 Inch Cinnamon
 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  tsp Fenugreek Seeds
 Salt, To Taste
 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk
 ½ tsp Lime Juice

Directions

1

Mix together thin coconut milk, curry leaves, pandan leaf, goraka, garlic cloves, green chillies, shallots, cinnamon stick, turmeric powder, fenugreek seeds, and salt.

2

Turn on the flame and allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until the flavors blend.

3

Incorporate the thick coconut milk, ensuring the mixture simmers gently over low heat. Take care not to bring it to a boil to prevent coconut milk from curdling.

4

Continue to simmer for approximately 5-10 minutes, occasionally stirring until the curry slightly thickens.

5

After the curry reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a moment before adding lime juice.

Notes

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