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Prawn & Potato Curry Recipe by Kittyz Kitchens

 

 

 

Ingredients: 

2 onions (finely chopped)

1 kg black tiger prawns (cleaned and washed)

1 potato (finely chopped)

8 cloves of garlic (crushed)

1 cinnamon stick

3 cardamom pods

3 cloves

1 star anise

Pinch of cumin seeds

Pinch of black mustard seeds

15 curry leaves

Pinch of mustard seeds

Pinch of asafoetida

3 tablespoons masala powder

2 teaspoons turmeric

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves (finely chopped)

1/4 cup cooking oil 

3-4 chillies (split in halves)

Methods: 

1) In a heated pot, add oil and heat.

2) Add pinch of cumin seeds, mustard seeds and black mustard seeds & splutter.

3)  Add onions & garlic, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, star anise & curry leaves. Saute' until onions and garlic turn light brown.

4) Then, add masala & turmeric powder, & saute' for few seconds.

5) Add potatoes, chillies, salt & asafoetida & mix to combine & cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

6) Add prawns, mix to combine & cook for 20 minutes for medium heat. Ensure to stir, occasionally.

7) Add a handful of coriander leaves, mix, cook for 2 minutes.

 *Serve prawn & potato curry warm with rice or roti.


 

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