Coconut Prawn Curry

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and devein the prawns.
  2. 2Add garam masala, cumin, curry powder, red chilli powder, and salt to the prawns and mix well.
  3. 3Sear the marinated prawns in a pan with vegetable oil until they are seared on the outside but not fully cooked through.
  4. 4Remove the seared prawns from the pan and set aside.
  5. 5Add butter to the same pan and cook the chopped onion until softened and translucent.
  6. 6Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  7. 7Add garam masala, cumin, and curry powder to the mixture and cook to bring out the flavors.
  8. 8Add crushed tomatoes, red chili powder, salt, brown sugar, and coconut milk to the pan.
  9. 9Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. 10Return the seared prawns to the pan and cook them in the curry sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are fully cooked.
  11. 11Serve the coconut prawn curry in a bowl.
  12. 12Garnish with spring onion.
  13. 13Drizzle with chili oil to finish.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg prawns
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 0.25 tsp red chilli powder
  • pinch salt
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1.5 tsp garam masala
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • to taste salt
  • 1.5 tsp brown sugar
  • 250 ml coconut milk
  • spring onion
  • chilli oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • This goes perfectly with some fresh steamed rice or bread.