Malabar prawn curry
Juicy prawns in a creamy coconut sauce with ginger, green chilli and a squeeze of lime.
- Time30 minutes
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.01 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 the oil in a wide pan and fry the mustard seeds until they pop.
- 2
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, chillies and curry leaves and cook for 6 minutes until soft.
6 min - 3
Stir in the turmeric, coriander and chilli powder, then add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until broken down.
5 min - 4
Pour in the coconut milk and salt and simmer gently for 8 minutes.
8 min - 5
Add the prawns and cook for 4 minutes until pink and curled.
4 min - 6
Stir in the lime juice, check the seasoning and serve with rice.
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