Madhur Jaffrey'S Prawn (Shrimp) Curry Recipe

Name: Madhur Jaffrey'S Prawn (Shrimp) Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon bright red paprika (noble-sweet); 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely grated; 1 tablespoon ground coriander (or 2 tablespoons coriander seeds); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or 1 teaspoon cumin seeds); 14 1/2 ounces coconut milk, well stirred (may use a smaller 6.5 ounce can); 3 pieces kokum (or 1 tablespoon tamarind paste); 1 lb peeled and deveined medium-sized uncooked prawns (shrimp); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon bright red paprika (noble-sweet)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely grated
1 tablespoon ground coriander (or 2 tablespoons coriander seeds)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or 1 teaspoon cumin seeds)
14 1/2 ounces coconut milk, well stirred (may use a smaller 6.5 ounce can)
3 pieces kokum (or 1 tablespoon tamarind paste)
1 lb peeled and deveined medium-sized uncooked prawns (shrimp)
salt and pepper

1
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.
2
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.
3
Add the coconut milk, salt, kokum or tamarind paste, and bring to a simmer.
4
Add the prawns (shrimp) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and are just cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Serve while hot.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon bright red paprika (noble-sweet), 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Madhur Jaffrey'S Prawn (Shrimp) Curry 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.

Madhur Jaffrey'S Prawn (Shrimp) Curry

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