Pathia Prawn Curry

Name: Pathia Prawn Curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 lb prawns; 8 oz butter; 1 medium onion; 2 oz desiccated coconut; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1 tsp ground ginger; 4 oz tomato puree; 1 cup plain yogurt

A South Asian curry of prawns, desiccated coconut and tomato puree, seasoned with chilli and paprika and simmered on the stove. Serve with boiled rice and a vegetable curry.

20 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a non-stick pan melt the butter and fry the onion till golden. Add the coconut to the pan and fry till brown, do not allow the coconut to stick to the pan.
2
Stir in the spices and the yogurt followed by the tomato puree, stir again. If the liquid is too thick add a few spoons of water.
3
Bring to the boil and add the prawns, lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Serve with boiled rice and a vegetable curry of your choice.
5 min