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1 Food that speaks of home When guests arrive I like to welcome them with something that evokes the comfort and welcome of a Sri Lankan home — roast paan still warm from the bakery, a punchy pol sambo

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SERVES 4IngredientsFor the spice paste 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 1 small onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 lemongrass stalk For the main 4 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp table salt300m

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 300g courgettes, green or yellow, coarsely grated 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 1 egg 250ml natural yoghurt Jui

Full of colour and flavour, these fresh but warming plates are perfect for lunch or supper on September days

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