King Prawn Pathia Recipe

Name: King Prawn Pathia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 king prawns per person, depending on size & appetite, heads removed, peeled & deveined; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 3 cloves garlic crushed; 5/8 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 chillies finely sliced; 1 teaspoon tamarind paste; 2 onion small or one large, very finely chopped; 1 red pepper cut into small chunks; 1 can plum tomatoes; lemon cut in half for squeezing; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee

Servings: persons

6 king prawns per person, depending on size & appetite, heads removed, peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 cloves garlic crushed
5/8 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 chillies finely sliced
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
2 onion small or one large, very finely chopped
1 red pepper cut into small chunks
1 can plum tomatoes
lemon cut in half for squeezing
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee

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1. Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar in a small bowl and add the chillies, garlic and tamarind.
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2. Fry the onions in the oil on a fairly high heat - after about 3 or 4 minutes, add the peppers.
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3. Add the coriander, cumin & turmeric and stir in well, ensuring the spices don't burn.
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4. Add the vinegar, sugar, chilli, garlic & tamarind mixture and stir in well. Cook for about a minute, stirring continuously.
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5. Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes or until sauce is thick.
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6. Turn up the heat slightly, add the prawns and continue cooking until prawns are fully pink and just cooked through (probably 2-3 minutes, depending on heat - don't overcook them though).
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7. Finish with a little squeeze of fresh lemon as you serve.
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8. Serve with rice or naan bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 king prawns per person, depending on size & appetite, heads removed, peeled & deveined, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, King Prawn Pathia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

King Prawn Pathia

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