Name: Indian-Style Prawn Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Tiger prawns, 500 g; Onion, finely chopped, 250 g; Tomato, finely chopped, 250 g; Ginger paste, 1 tsp; Garlic paste, 1 tsp; Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp; Salt, 1/2 tsp (or to taste); Red chili powder, 1 tsp; Coriander seed paste, 1 tsp; Cumin paste, 1 tsp; Cumin seeds, 1 tsp; Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 tsp; Cooking oil, 3–4 tsp; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, 2 tsp

Indian-Style Prawn Curry

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Course: Japanese

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

A versatile home-style prawn curry enjoyed across many regions of India, featuring tomatoes, onions, and warming spices.

Ingredients

Tiger prawns, 500 g
Onion, finely chopped, 250 g
Tomato, finely chopped, 250 g
Ginger paste, 1 tsp
Garlic paste, 1 tsp
Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp
Salt, 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
Red chili powder, 1 tsp
Coriander seed paste, 1 tsp
Cumin paste, 1 tsp
Cumin seeds, 1 tsp
Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 tsp
Cooking oil, 3–4 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, 2 tsp

Directions

Clean and wash the prawns thoroughly.
Chop onions and tomatoes finely.
In a bowl, mix ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander paste, cumin paste, and powdered spices.
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add onions and tomatoes and sauté until softened.
Add the spice mixture with a little water and cook until oil separates.
Add prawns, stir well, and pour in 1 cup of water. Simmer until the gravy thickens.
Turn off the heat and mix in chopped coriander leaves.