Madhur Jaffreys Prawn Shrimp Curry Recipes

MADHUR JAFFREY'S PRAWN (SHRIMP) CURRY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine 1-1/4 cups water with the cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric, garlic and ginger. Mix well. Grind the coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a clean coffee grinder and add to mixture.
• Bring the spice mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and is reduced somewhat.
• Add the coconut milk, salt, kokum or tamarind paste, and bring to a simmer.
• Add the prawns (shrimp) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and are just cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve while hot.

MADHUR JAFFREY'S SHRIMP IN THE MAHARASHTRIAN MANNER

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp if necessary.
• Put them in a bowl.
• Add crushed garlic, ginger, tamarind paste, turmeric, salt and chili powder (cayenne).
• Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes (not longer , as raw ginger tends to affect the texture of the shrimp).
• Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok over medium high heat.
• When hot, put in the whole mashed cloves of garlic.
• Stir until they brown lightly.
• Now put in the shrimp.
• Stir for 1 minute so that they also brown lightly.
• Turn the heat to medium-low.
• Put in the coconut milk, fresh coriander, and green chilies.
• As soon as the sauce begins to simmer, turn off the heat and serve.

FRAGRANT COURGETTE & PRAWN CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large wok and stir-fry the courgettes for 5-6 mins until softened. Lift from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.
• Add the cumin seeds to the pan and toast for a few secs, then add the ginger, garlic, chilli and spices. Cook, stirring for 1-2 mins, then tip in the tomatoes and cook for a few mins more.
• Pour in the stock and simmer to make a pulpy sauce, then add the courgettes and prawns. Cook gently until the prawns change from grey to pink and the courgettes are tender, but not too soft. Stir in most of the coriander, saving some to sprinkle over the top. Serve with basmati rice and mango chutney, if you like.

MADHUR'S SHRIMP IN MUSTARD SEED AND GREEN CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• Gently rub the shrimp with 1/2 cup coarse salt. Wash shrimp under cold running water, and place in a colander. Drain well.
• Using a spice grinder, coarsely grind mustard seeds. Transfer ground seeds to a medium stainless-steel bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water, and combine. Add onion, chile, turmeric, remaining 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, cayenne pepper, and oil. Add shrimp, and stir to coat. Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, and set seasoned shrimp aside for 10 minutes.
• Place the bowl of shrimp in a large stockpot. Add boiling water to stockpot until water comes 1/3 of the way up the sides of bowl. Cover, and place over medium heat. Cook until shrimp just turn opaque all the way through, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once after 6 minutes.
• Divide the rice and shrimp among four plates, and serve.