King Prawn Dopiaza (Double Onion Prawn Curry)
Sweet golden onions two ways, soft in the sauce and lightly crisp on top, wrapped around plump king prawns.
Made with Curry base sauce (onion and tomato) and Ginger and garlic paste. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the finely sliced onion for 10 minutes until deep golden. Lift out half onto a plate for the topping.
10 min - 2
Add the cumin seeds to the pan, then your ready made ginger garlic paste (see the base recipe). Fry for 1 minute, then add the ground coriander, turmeric and chilli powder.
1 min - 3
Pour in your ready made curry base sauce (see the base recipe) and simmer for 8 minutes until thick.
8 min - 4
Heat the last tablespoon of oil in a second pan over a high heat. Fry the onion petals and tomato wedges for 3 minutes, just to char the edges.
3 min - 5
Add the prawns and salt to the sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
3 min 30 s - 6
Stir in the charred onion and tomato and the garam masala. Top with the reserved golden onions and the fresh coriander.
Tips
- Dopiaza means two onions. Use one cooked right down into the sauce and one added later for texture.
- Slice the onions the same thickness so they brown evenly and do not catch.
Storing and freezing
Eat the day it is made. Cool leftovers within 1 hour, keep in the fridge up to 1 day and reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Is dopiaza hot?
No, it is a mild to medium curry with a sweet onion flavour. Add a sliced green chilli at the garlic stage if you want some heat.
Can I swap the prawns?
Yes. Chunks of firm white fish such as cod or monkfish work well, and so do cooked mussels. Add fish for the last 5 minutes.
More made with curry base sauce (onion and tomato)
Goan Crab Masala
GFDFEFPaneer Bhuna (Dry Fried Paneer Curry)
GFEFNFPrawn Vindaloo (Goan Style King Prawn Vindaloo)
GFDFEFLamb Tikka Masala with Charred Lamb Pieces
EFNFSee every dish made with curry base sauce (onion and tomato)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.