Showing posts with label Prawn/ Shrimp Recipe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prawn/ Shrimp Recipe. Show all posts

August 23, 2012

Tiger Prawn Curry



Ingredients:

  • 2 large tiger prawn, cleaned 
  • 1 ripened tomato
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 7 tsp peanut oil
  • 1 cup chopped spring onion
  • 2 green chillies for garnishing

For the curry:
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 green chillies, deseeded and chopped
  • 1.5cm fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/3 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt as per taste

Method:
  • For make the curry paste put the onion, ginger and garlic into a blender with 1tsp of water and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and keep aside.
  • Boil the prawns in salted water for around 10 minutes, Remove and keep aside.
  • Heat 4 tsp oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, fry the prawns for 2 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
  • Add the remaining oil over a medium heat, add the paste and fry for 2 minutes. Add salt turmeric powder, paprika, black pepper.
  •  Add chopped tomato and peas. Fry for 4-5 minutes, then add 2 cups water and simmer for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the fried fish and spring onion and bring it to boil. Cook the mixture until it becomes thick.
  • Turn off the flame and garnish with green chillies.
  • Serve hot with rice.