The TigerLily Sisters cook Sri Lankan 🌸 Episode 1 - Part I 🌸 Sri Lankan Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories, while almond milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Fresh seasonal vegetables enhance flavor and nutrition, while frozen options are cost-effective.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

A homemade blend can be tailored to taste and may be more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

Toast cumin seeds in a dry pan until browned and aromatic.

Add coriander seeds to the pan and toast until fragrant.

Stir in mustard seeds and toast until they pop.

Add fennel seeds and toast until browned.

Include raw rice and fenugreek, toasting until lightly colored.

Add curry leaves and pandanus leaves to the mixture.

Grind the toasted spices into a powder using a grinder.

Sift the ground spices to remove larger pieces.

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