Prawn in a Creamy Coconut Sauce - Malai
This is the simplest curry, yet so tasty with its delicate creamy coconut taste. You can replace the prawns with king prawns or even mixed seafood's. For a truly extravagant Malai try scollops - but beware not to over cook.
Preparation time: 10 minutes Quantity: Serves 3 - 4 Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 bag cooked prawns 375g/1lb defrosted
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 inch grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon cornflower
1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon sugar
125g/4oz cream of coconut
1/2 pint of water
sprinkle of garam masala
slices of green chilli optional
Method
- Place the oil in a pan fry grated ginger and cornflower then add the prawns and fenugreek, chilli powder, turmeric and sugar
- Cook out for 1 minute then add cream of coconut and water
- Bring to the boil, simmer for 4-5 minutes
- Serve with a sprinkle of garam masala and slices of green chilli