Prawns In A Dark Sauce Recipe

Name: Prawns In A Dark Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces onions, peeled and coarsely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons water, plus; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 6 cardamom pods; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 6 ounces tomatoes, peeled and very finely chopped; 5 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 12 ounces prawns, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped

Servings: persons

3 ounces onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, peeled
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons water, plus
1 cup water
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 inch cinnamon stick
6 cardamom pods
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
6 ounces tomatoes, peeled and very finely chopped
5 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces prawns, peeled
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped

1
Blend the onions, garlic, ginger and 3 tablespoons water in an electric blender until you have a paste.
2
Put the oil in a wide pan and set over medium high heat.
3
When hot, put in the cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaves.
4
Stir for 3-4 seconds.
5
Put in the paste from the blender.
6
Stir and fry for about 5 minutes or until the paste turns a light brown color.
7
Add the ground cumin and ground coriander.
8
Stir fry for 30 seconds.
9
Put in the tomatoes.
10
Stir and keep frying until the paste has a nice reddish brown look to it.
11
Add 1 tablespoon of the yogurt.
12
Stir and fry for about 10- 15 secons or until it is incorporated into the sauce.
13
Add all the yogurt this way.
14
Add the turmeric and cayenne and stir for about a minute.
15
Put in remaining water, salt, and prawns.
16
Stir to mix and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
17
Stir and cook for about five minutes until you have a thick sauce- do not overcook.
18
Sprinkle with garam masala and mix.
19
Garnish with fresh coriander.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 ounces onions, peeled and coarsely chopped, 5 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, 3 tablespoons water, plus, and more.

Yes, Prawns In A Dark Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Prawns In A Dark Sauce

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