Mauritian Prawn Curry Recipe

Name: Mauritian Prawn Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon mace; 4 cm piece fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves; 1 onion (finely chopped); salt; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 1/2 lemon (juice and zest required); 1 stick cinnamon; 1 tablespoon curry leaf; 750 g prawns, peeled and deveined; grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander; 3 -4 green finger chilies; water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon mace
4 cm piece fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves
1 onion (finely chopped)
salt
2 tablespoons peanut oil
400 g chopped tomatoes
1/2 lemon (juice and zest required)
1 stick cinnamon
1 tablespoon curry leaf
750 g prawns, peeled and deveined
grated nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
3 -4 green finger chilies
water

1
Measure out the turmeric, coriander, cumun, chilli power and mace into a bowl and grate over the peeled ginger and garlic.
2
Add some water to form a paste and then leave to the side.
3
Fry the onion gently until it softens.
4
Stir in the spicy paste and cook for a minute or so, stirring the whole time.
5
Pour in the tomatos and then fill a can with water and add that to the pan as well.
6
Squeeze in the lemon juice and put the cinnamon stick and curry leaves into the pan.
7
Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes so that it can thicken and the herbs can settle.
8
Add the prawns to the sauce and let them cook through.
9
Serve the dish and garnish with nutmeg, lemon zest, fresh coriander and chillies.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mauritian Prawn 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.

Mauritian Prawn Curry

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