Prawns Curry and Spicy Rice
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
This is one of the first curries my granny taught me
and it's so easy to follow along and tastes amazing!
Oddly this is the first time we actually paired it with rices let alone spicy rice.
Usually we have it with spaghetti or roti
in case you wanted to pair it with something else.
We usually aren't the type of family to have rice on any day of the week beside Friday,
and now that this combo was a hit it will be added to the list of
"What should we cook for Jummah (Friday) Lunch?"
Yes we don't only make Akni or Dhal and Rice.
Side Note:
While taking pictures outside my cute kitten was so curious
watching from underneath.
He loves to photobomb all my pictures and I think it's so cute!
Also this is a prawn recipe so it's best to use baby prawns or shrimp.
Both work fine so it depends what you have in your freezer,
also the recipe is my estimation so you can change up the quanity
depending on the serving size as well as what your taste buds prefer.
- PRAWNS CURRY RECIPE -
INGREDIENTS
500g [Woolworths] Headless and Deshelled Prawns/Shrimp
2 Onions - grated
1/4 Cup Oil
3 Tb Plain Yogurt
2 Tb Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Fresh Tomato Pureé
1 - 2 Tb Tomato Paste
2 Green Chillies - slit
1 tsp Turmeric
1 Tb Grated Coconut
2 tsp Crushed Garlic
1 tsp Slivered Garlic
2 tsp Red Chilli Paste (freshly ground red chillies)
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Crushed Cumin
1 tsp Ground Coriander Seeds
1/2 tsp Gharam Masala
Salt To Taste
1 Sprig Curry Leaves
METHOD
Because your prawns/shrimp are small it's best to remember they cook VERY FAST! You want to be careful not to overcook them or they will turn rubbery.
- First start of by mixing in a bowl the following ingredients which you will keep aside (needed in step 3); Yogurt, Lemon Juice, Fresh Tomato Pureé, Tomato Paste, Turmeric, Grated Coconut, Crushed Garlic, Red Chilli, Red Chilli Powder, Crushed Cumin, Ground Coriander Seeds, Gharam Masala and Salt.
- Braise your prawns/shrimp in a pan with your garlic slivers and 1 Tb of oil. Once the turn to a FLUSH OF PINK remove from the heat.
- Now fry your grated onions with the rest of the oil in a pot till golden.
- Once the turn golden add the spices you mixed in the first step with a bit of water and leave this to simmer on it's own for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Remove the pot of the heat, add in your prawns/shrimp and mix them into the masalas/spices. Put aside and leave to marinate for an hour.
- 10 - 15 minutes before serving put the pot back on the heat and bring to a simmer. You may add some water if you do not want it to be so dry but not to much, it has to be thick.
- While it is simmering add your slit green chillies and curry leaves into the pot.
- Serve hot with your spicy rice, the recipe is just below.
- SPICY RICE RECIPE -
1 Cup Rice
1 Chopped Onion
2 Cubed Tomatoes (small or medium sized)
1 Cubed Green Pepper
1 tsp Crushed Garlic
Salt To Taste
2 tsp Red Chilli Powder (Robertsons - Paprika Spice)
2 tsp Robertsons Mixed Herbs
2 - 3 tsp Robertsons Spice For Rice
- Please note the spice riced was my estimations so feel free to alter it to your preference.
METHOD
- Add all the ingredients except the rice and cook with a bit of water till there is non left. I would say around 1/2 cup of water will do.
- Now add your washed rice to the pot and enough water to cook the rice with the ingredients in as well.
- Serve with sprigs of spring onions to enhance the aroma of the spicy rice.
I hope you enjoy this recipe and it's easy to follow along.
I am trying to add quantities to my ingredients because I know a lot of my beginner followers
or those not familiar with Indian Cuisine find it difficult to freehand as yet.
Always go with your instinct when it comes to spices
and have fun experimenting.
I have shared many prawn recipes on my blog,
but this one however has a traditional essence to it with a hint of fusion with the spicy rice.
If you're looking to check out my other fusion rice dishes
here are some I have shared before:
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17 comments
I love prawns so much - it's true they're so easy to overcook heheh This looks like a yummy recipe to try out :)
ReplyDeleteAww hope you enjoy it!! I know you have to be careful especially if they are small.
DeleteThis looks so yummy , will be bookmarking this recipe to try. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteAww you're welcome, enjoy!! :)
Deletethat's an awesome recipe! shrimp and rice is a favorite in my home. JazakiAllahu khair, can't wait to try it in shaa Allah
ReplyDeleteTShukran :) Insha-Allah hope you do :) Enjoy!!
DeleteI love prawns and i love rice and this recipe combines them beautifully together. Thank you.
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Haha I'm glad you're liking the recipe, it is quite light perfect for Sunday Lunch as well. :)
DeleteI absolutely LOVE prawns! Will definitely give this recipe a try.
ReplyDeleteThank you :) Enjoy!!
DeleteTotally loved it❤
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried Prawns yet because I don't want to, I don't know why.
I will make spicy rice Because the recipe & Pictures look so good Mashaa Allah ��
Haha like my sister she just doesn't like it I had to dare her to try one but I think cause she already mentally feels she won't like it she didn't enjoy trying. But yes you could use the spicy rice with some chicken or steak and it would go perfectly! Jazakallah sister <3
DeleteI love prawn fishes expecially King Prawn! I make this dish using the exact ingredients it's so simple to make! And the photo bomb from your cat is too cute X
ReplyDeleteKing prawn tastes amazing on the bbq!!! lol he's always photobombing!
DeleteOmgosh this looks so delicious. I love anything with prawns...especially curry =)
ReplyDeleteHaha thank you!! Try it out this is perfect for your taste buds. <3
DeleteI will be trying this out for Eid..Jzk
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