Swathy

Swathy

It is a simple Sri Lankan dish which I learnt from my mother who is a Sri Lankan by birth. Swathy is a very delicious dish made with coconut milk. It can be served with idiappam, dosa and Idli.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                             - Sri Lankan

Serves                                             - 2-3 people

Ingredients

1.   Onion                          - 1 medium

2.   Tomato                       - 2 medium

3.   Turmeric powder       - 1 tsp

4.   Salt                             - to taste

5.   Coconut  milk             - 1 cup(thick)

6.   Green chillies             - 2-3 nos

7.   Curry leaves               - 5-6 nos

8.   Coconut oil                 - 1 tsp

9.   Coriander powder      - 1 tsp

10.           Curry masala        - ½ tsp.

Method: Boil onion, tomatoes and green chillies adding turmeric,coriander, curry powder, salt and water.  Mash the tomatoes  using a spoon to make it thick.

Pour coconut milk to it and bring to a boil stirring continuously.

 Switch off the gas. Put curry leaves and oil on top and serve hot.