PRAWNS WITH GARLIC IN A SPICED DHAL CURRY

Prawns With Garlic in a Spiced Dhal Curry image

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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1 lb prawns, cooked. peeled and deviened
2 cups , dhal
1 onion, finely sliced
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 inch piece ginger, grated
1 medium tomatoes, diced
400 ml coconut milk
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
4 curry leaves
4 dried red chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt
pepper

Steps:

Place dhal in a saucepan and cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer till the dhal is soft but not mushy. Strain the dhal and set aside
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In a saucepan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, when they have stopped spluttering add the cumin seeds and reduce the heat to medium.
Add the onions and garlic, cook till just coloured.
Add the spices, cook for 2 minutes and add the coconut milk, stir well to blend the spices together.
Now add the dhal stir to incorporate into the liquid, cook for 2 mins add the prawns, as soon as the prawns are heated through SERVE.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.3, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 666.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 19.4