Prawn pathia with tamarind and tomato
King prawns in a thick hot, sweet and sour sauce, a curry house favourite made in 25 minutes.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.04 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. Cook the onions for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
8 min - 2
Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin and chilli powder. Stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in the tomatoes, tamarind, sugar and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
10 min - 4
Add the prawns and cook for 4 minutes, turning once, until pink and curled. Do not overcook or they go rubbery.
4 min - 5
Finish with the lemon juice and fresh coriander. Serve with pilau rice.
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