Aromatic prawn curry flavoured with classic Indian spices served with homemade buttery sesame Naan bread is a fantastic dinner.
Course Curry, Indian food, Seafood
Prep Time 15minutes
Cook Time 45minutes
Total Time 1hour
Servings 4-6
Author Alida Ryder
Ingredients
2kgwholede-veined prawns
1onionquartered
2garlic cloves
1bay leaf
Zest of 1 lemon
1teaspoonsalt
5peppercorns
For the curry
2onionsfinely chopped
4garlic clovesthinly sliced
2teaspoonscrushed ginger
1teaspoonground coriander
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonturmeric
2teaspoonsgaram masala
1teaspoonpaprika
2bay leaves
1teaspoonsugaroptional
2cupsprawn stock
1cupcream/coconut milk
De-shelled prawns
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh chilliesto serve (optional)
Instructions
To make the prawn stock, peel the prawns and remove the heads. Place the prawn shells and heads in a large pot then add the quartered onion, garlic cloves, bay leaf, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Top with water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool then strain and set aside until you are ready to cook the curry. (You can make the stock ahead and keep it in the fridge.)
To make the curry, heat the Weber Gourmet BBQ system wok over medium coals.
Add a splash of oil and fry the onion, garlic and ginger until soft and fragrant.
Add the spices and sugar and allow to fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawn stock.
Allow this mixture to come to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Add the cream, prawns and lemon then allow to simmer for 5 minutes until the prawns are cooked through but not rubbery then season to taste.
Serve topped with the fresh chillies (if using) and naan bread.