Prawn masala
King prawns in a fresh tomato and onion masala. Fragrant, not too hot, ready in half an hour.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.38 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
Rinse the rice, then cook it in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and cover to keep warm.
10 min - 2
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft and golden.
6 min - 3
Stir in the garlic, ginger and all the spices except the garam masala. Cook for 1 minute until it smells toasty.
- 4
Add the tomatoes and 100 ml water. Simmer for 8 minutes until the sauce is thick and the oil starts to separate.
8 min - 5
Add the prawns and cook for 4 minutes until pink and curled. Stir in the garam masala.
4 min - 6
Taste for salt, scatter with coriander and serve with the rice.
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