Andaman prawn curry

Ingredients

• 500 g prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves

Method

1. Marinate the prawns with salt, turmeric and a little chilli powder for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil and fry the onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste.
3. Add the remaining spices and the tomato, and cook until the oil separates.
4. Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, simmer for 4–5 minutes until the prawns are just cooked, and add garam masala.
6. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice.