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Here is a recipe for a vibrant,<\/span> aromatic Coconut and Tamarind Prawn Curry<\/b> served with fragrant basmati rice. This dish balances rich coconut cream with the bright, tangy punch of tamarind and warm spices, making it a standout addition to any food collection.<\/p>\n Prawns:<\/b> 500g large prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined (tails on if preferred)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Aromatics:<\/b><\/p>\n 1 large onion, finely chopped<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 green chillies, slit lengthways (adjust to taste)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Spices:<\/b><\/p>\n 1 teaspoon mustard seeds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 teaspoon cumin seeds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 teaspoon turmeric powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1.5 tablespoons Kashmiri chilli powder (or 1 tablespoon mild paprika mixed with regular chilli powder for color and depth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1\/2 teaspoon garam masala<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Flavor & Body:<\/b><\/p>\n 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 ripe medium tomatoes, finely chopped or blended into a pur\u00e9e<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped, for garnish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Salt to taste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 1.5 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 tablespoons butter or ghee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 whole cardamom pod, 1 small cinnamon stick, 2 cloves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A pinch of turmeric or a few saffron threads (optional, for a golden color)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2.5 cups water or low-sodium chicken\/vegetable broth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Salt to taste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Pat the cleaned prawns dry with paper towels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Toss them lightly with 1\/4 teaspoon turmeric powder<\/b>, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Set aside for 10 minutes while you prep the rest of the ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Heat the butter or ghee<\/b> in a medium pot over medium heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the cardamom pod, cinnamon stick, and cloves<\/b>, saut\u00e9ing for 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the drained basmati rice<\/b> and gently stir for 1\u20132 minutes to coat the grains in the spiced butter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pour in the water or broth<\/b>, add a pinch of salt and turmeric (if using), and bring to a boil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Once boiling, cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and simmer for 12 minutes<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Remove from heat and let it steam covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Heat the oil or ghee<\/b> in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the mustard seeds<\/b> and cumin seeds<\/b>. Let them sputter for a few seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the chopped onion<\/b> and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (about 6\u20138 minutes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stir in the minced garlic<\/b>, grated ginger<\/b>, and green chillies<\/b>. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the turmeric powder<\/b>, Kashmiri chilli powder<\/b>, and ground coriander<\/b>. Stir continuously for 30 seconds, splashing a tablespoon of water if needed to prevent the spices from burning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Add the chopped tomatoes<\/b> (or pur\u00e9e) to the skillet. Cook down until the oil begins to separate slightly from the tomato mixture (about 5 minutes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pour in the coconut milk<\/b> and stir well to combine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stir in the tamarind paste<\/b> mixture and season with salt. Bring the curry to a gentle simmer and let it cook uncovered for 8\u201310 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Gently slide the marinated prawns into the simmering curry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cook for 3 to 4 minutes<\/b> just until the prawns turn pink, opaque, and curl slightly. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become rubbery.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sprinkle garam masala<\/b> over the top and turn off the heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Garnish the prawn curry generously with fresh chopped cilantro<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Serve hot alongside the fragrant spiced basmati rice, with lime wedges on the side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Garnish:<\/b> Drizzle a tiny swirl of thick coconut cream on top of the curry just before serving for a striking visual contrast in photos.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Accompaniments:<\/b> Pair with warm garlic naan or crispy papadums to round out the meal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here is a recipe for a vibrant, aromatic Coconut and Tamarind Prawn Curry served with fragrant basmati rice. This dish balances rich coconut cream with the bright, tangy punch of tamarind and warm spices, making it a standout addition to any food collection. Ingredients For the Prawn Curry: Prawns: 500g large prawns (shrimp), peeled and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19569,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[926,1078,927,957],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-food","category-prawns","category-recipes","category-seafood"],"yoast_head":"\nIngredients<\/h3>\n
For the Prawn Curry:<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Instructions<\/h3>\n
Step 1: Prep and Marinate the Prawns<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Step 2: Cook the Fragrant Rice<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Step 3: Build the Curry Base<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Step 4: Simmer with Tomato and Coconut<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Step 5: Add the Prawns<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Step 6: Serve<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Pro-Tip for Food Bloggers \/ Presentation<\/h3>\n
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