Sri LankanThe Lotus and the Artichoke

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (80 g) leeks or spring onions
• or 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1 medium (80 g) carrot peeled, grated or finely chopped
• 1 large (140 g) potato peeled, grated or finely chopped
• 1 Tbs vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander ground
• 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
• 1/2 tsp chili powder or paprika ground
• 5–6 curry leaves and/or 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 3–4 Tbs water (more as needed)