Seafood Recipes - Red Prawns

Ingredients

• 1 red (bell) pepper

• 1 onion, chopped

• 10 cashew nuts

• 60 ml/4 tbsp oil

• 5 ml/1 tsp mustard seeds

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 450 g/1lb prawns (shrimp), peeled

• 5ml/1tsp salt

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp cayenne

• 5 mill tsp paprika

• 60 ml/4 tbsp water

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Method:

1. Mix together the prawns, turmeric and salt and set aside for 10 minutes. Puree the coconut milk, coconut, coriander and cumin seeds, chilies, peppercorns, mustard seeds, tamarind, onion, garlic and ginger to a paste, adding the water if necessary.

2. Heat the oil and fry the puree for 10 minutes, stirring continuously. Stir  in the prawns and curry leaves and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Garnish with the coriander and serve hot with rice, chutney and vegetables.