Prawn Coconut Curry

This is a very easy and very delicious recipe that I make when I run out of ideas.


200 gms Prawns (de-veined and cleaned)
4-5 curry leaves
1tbsp cumin seeds
3 large tomatoes
5 cloves garlic
An inch of ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1tbsp chilli powder (optional)
200 mls coconut milk
1tbsp tamarind paste

Salt/pepper to taste
Oil to cook (approximately 1/4th cup)

Note: If you are using frozen prawns, soak them in boiling water till the pieces separate, then rinse out the water and use the prawns.

Puree the tomato with the ginger and garlic.

In a pan, heat the oil. Add the cumin seeds and wait till they sputter. Add the curry leaves.

After 30 seconds add the tomato puree and saute for about 3-4 minutes making sure it doesn't burn. Add the turmeric and chilli powders (if using) now and cook for another minute or 2.

Now add the coconut milk, tamarind paste, salt and pepper. Once it heats up, add the prawns. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Serve with rice and garnish with some coriander leaves.