# Indo-Fijian Prawn Curry

A delicious Indo-Fijian prawn curry made with Australian tiger prawns cooked in their shells for a rich, flavorful sauce.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 250 grams Australian tiger prawns
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 thumb-size piece ginger
- 2 small red chilies
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tamarind puree
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sweetener
- 2 tablespoons Fiji curry powder
- 200 ml kara coconut milk

## Instructions

1. Prepare the onion by slicing it.
2. Crush garlic, ginger, and chilies using a blender, adding some water.
3. Place a heavy pan on the stove at high heat. Add a big glug of olive oil.
4. Add fenugreek, cumin, mustard, and fennel seeds to the hot oil.
5. Add the curry leaves and stir well.
6. Add the sliced onions and caramelize lightly.
7. Add a can of whole peeled tomatoes and let it sizzle and break down for about two minutes.
8. Add the prepared fresh spices mixture.
9. Mix until well combined, then add a tablespoon of tamarind puree.
10. Season with salt and sweetener, and add two tablespoons of Fiji curry powder.
11. Mix well.
12. Add a big glug of kara coconut milk.
13. Add the prawns, stir quickly to incorporate, and cover for 10-15 minutes until prawns are cooked.
14. Let the prawns sit in the sauce for about five minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- knife
- blender
- heavy pan
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxusynywor/?igsh=MTB6cTRxZnd1ODdoag==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b7992c8e-fa89-4fd5-9a90-623550878c2d
- Extracted: 2025-04-25

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