Seafood Recipes - Prawn and Pumpkin Curry

Ingredients

• 1/2 coconut, grated (shredded)

• 5 dried red chilies, crushed

• 15ml/1 tbsp coriander (cilantro) seeds

• 5 ml/1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, crushed

• 5 ml/2 tsp tamarind concentrate

• 450g/1 lb pumpkin, cubed

• 450 g/1lb peeled prawns (shrimp)

• salt

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Method:

1. Fry the coconut, chilies, coriander, turmeric, onion, garlic and tamarind for 2 minutes then grind to a smooth paste. Place the pumpkin in a pan with water to cover and simmer for 4 minutes.

2. add the prawns and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the spices and salt, bring to the boil and simmer for 4 minutes until the ingredients are cooked and the sauce is thick.