PATHIA PRAWN CURRY

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The prawns are cooked in a sauce made with coconnut and tomato puree, and yogurt. Fresh prawns have the better flavour if you can afford them. Intersting to cook, this dish goes well with a vegetable curry, and plain boiled rice.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Curries

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb prawns, meat thawed and drained
8 ounces butter
1 medium onion, sliced
2 ounces desiccated coconut
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 ounces tomato puree
1/2 pint plain yogurt

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.5, Fat 53.6, SaturatedFat 34.4, Cholesterol 272.8, Sodium 1137.6, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 10.8, Protein 20

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