Sri Lankan Shrimp Curry

Ingredients

• 1lb of cleaned shrimp
• 1 medium onion sliced or chopped
• 1-2 chili peppers sliced (fresno,jalapeno or serrano)
• 3-5 cloves of garlic finely chopped
• 2 inches of ginger finely chopped or grated
• 1 stalk of lemon grass (pounded a few times)-- the lemon grass is optional
• handful of curry leaves
• 2 Tbs of lemon juice
• 1 Tbs of red chili powder -or to taste
• 1/2 tsp of turmeric
• 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds
• 1 (2 inch) stick of cinnamon
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 cup coconut milk