Pathia Prawn Curry Recipes

PRAWN CURRY

Steps:

• Shell and devein prawns.
• Place prawns in a bowl and pour cream over, cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Chop onion.
• Crush garlic and add salt.
• Melt butter in a heavy pan and saute onion and garlic over a low heat until onion is soft but not coloured.
• Add curry power, still over low heat and cook for about 3 minutes to release aroma.
• Sprinkle plain flour and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and add chicken stock, whisking until smooth.
• Return to a higher heat and cook until it boils and thickens.
• Reduce heat and add prawns with the cream, stirring to mix well together and until prawns are heated through.

PATHIA PRAWN CURRY

Steps:

• In a non-stick pan melt the butter and fry the onion till golden.
• Add the coconut to the pan and fry till brown, do not allow the coconut to stick to the pan.
• Stir in the spices and the yogurt followed by the tomato puree, stir again. If the liquid is too thick add a few spoons of water.
• Bring to the boil and add the prawns, lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes.
• Serve with boiled rice and a vegetable curry of your choice.