Leeks mirisata

Leeks mirisata is a traditional vegetable stew or curry originating from Sri Lanka. It's made with a combination of thinly sliced leeks (white parts only), oil, turmeric, chili powder, pounded Maldive fish, and salt. The leeks are sautéed in oil, then combined with the other ingredients. The combination is cooked until the leeks reduce in volume, and then a bit more until all the liquid has evaporated. Leeks mirisata is usually served with rice or other curries. The name of the dish can be loosely translated as spicy leeks curry.