A beautifully plated dish of Prawns in Tomato Cream Sauce, served in a white ceramic bowl on a rustic wooden table. The rich, orange-red sauce coats the succulent prawns, garnished with fresh coriander and a lemon wedge. A side of steaming white rice sits in a separate dish, with a spoon resting beside it. The warm wooden table and soft background blur enhance the inviting presentation

Prawns in Tomato Cream Sauce

Delicious prawns cooked in a flavorful tomato cream sauce with aromatic spices, including fresh curry leaves. Serve with rice for a satisfying meal.
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 10 minuten
Cooking Time:15 minuten
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Equipment

  • Wok or frying pan
  • spoon

Ingrediënten

For the sauce:

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp ground roasted cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp chili powder or to taste
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander
  • 1 fresh hot green chili finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 200 ml 7 fl oz tinned coconut milk (stirred) or single cream

For the prawns:

  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 10 –15 curry leaves fresh or dried
  • 550 g 1¼ lb medium-sized raw, headless prawns (peeled, de-veined, and washed)

Instructies

To make the sauce:

  • In a bowl, mix the tomato purée, salt, sugar, garam masala, ground roasted cumin seeds, chili powder, green coriander, green chili, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Slowly add the coconut milk or cream, mixing as you go.
  • Set the sauce aside.

To stir-fry the prawns:

  • Peel and finely chop the garlic.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • When hot, add the mustard seeds.
  • As soon as the seeds begin to pop (this takes just a few seconds), add the garlic and curry leaves.
  • Stir until the garlic turns medium brown.
  • Add the prawns and stir-fry until they turn opaque most of the way through.
  • Add the prepared sauce, turn the heat to medium, and heat the sauce through until it begins to simmer.
  • By then, the prawns should be completely opaque and cooked through.
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

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Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
Serve with steamed rice or flatbreads for a complete meal. Garnish with extra coriander or a squeeze of lemon for added freshness.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc to complement the creamy tomato sauce and spices.

Nutritional Information

Carbohydrates: 270 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 16 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 6 g
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Recipe Category Curry / Main Dish / Sauce / Spices & Seasoning
Country India
Season: All seasons
Diets Vegetarian
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