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Prawn Masala Curry or Prawns cooked in a spice paste

Boatman Prawn Masala

This prawn masala is perfect for a quick and easy curry night. Serve with rice and your favourite Indian bread for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Prawns
  • 300 g Raw King Prawns
  • 40 ml Veg Oil
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Thumb Sized Piece of Ginger
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 10 g Fresh Coriander Stalks
  • 1 Tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • Juice from 1 Lemon
For The Sauce
  • 45 ml Sunflower Oil
  • 1 Tsp Black Mustard Seeds
  • ½ Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 10 Curry Leaves
  • 1 Onions Thinly Sliced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Finely Chopped
  • 1 Thumb Sized Piece of Ginger Peeled and Grated
  • ½ Tsp Ground Turmeric
  • ¼ Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
  • ¼ Tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Tomato Puree
  • 6 Tomatoes Chopped
  • 10 g Fresh Coriander. Chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Hand Blender

Method
 

  1. To marinade the prawns, place all the ingredients for the prawn marinade, minus the prawns, into a small chopper or food processor and blitz until smooth. Mix with the prawns and set aside for twenty minutes.
  2. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a wok or a high-sided frying pan.
  3. Once hot, fry the onions with cumin, mustard, and curry leaves. Stirring prevents the onions from burning and protects the mustard seeds from scorching, or they’ll turn bitter.
  4. When the onions have begun to turn golden brown, add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, chilli, ground coriander, black pepper, tomato puree, and chopped tomatoes. Add salt to taste.
  5. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the tomatoes break down. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
  6. Remove the sauce from the stove. Blend until smooth using a hand blender or standing blender. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick to blend.
  7. Return the sauce to the heat, and add the prawns and marinade, cover and cook for 6-7 minutes until the prawns are just cooked.
  8. Add salt to taste and finish with the chopped coriander.