Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – “Wetakolu” Vegetable Curry (Ridge Gourd)

Ingredients

1/2 `Wetakolu’/Ridge Gourd
1 x 1″ piece Cinnamon Quill
1/2 Tin Coconut Milk
1 Sprig Curry Leaves
1/4 Tsp Fenugreek seeds
1-2 Green Chillies
1 Tsp Lemon Zest
1 Tsp Maldive Fish chips
1 x 1″ piece Rampé (Pandanus)

1 Tsp Salt (To taste)
1 Tsp Turmeric
1/2 Cup Water

Method

Wash the Gourd and cut off the `Ridges’ using a Potato Peeler. Add the balance ingredients, except the Coconut Milk and Lemon Zest to a pan/pot with the water. Simmer and when almost done, add the Coconut Milk and Lemon Zest. Stir well and turn off the heat. Enjoy with boiled Rice.