Spicy prawns with a coconut gravy…
Prawn Curry (Isso Vanjanaya)
INGREDIENTS
5oog prawns, cleaned and shelled
1 red or white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 green chillies, chopped
2 sprigs curry leaves
1″ piece cinnamon stick
1″ lemon grass
1 teaspoon raw curry powder
1 teaspoon roast curry powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1½ cups coconut milk
½ lime
salt to taste
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METHOD
- Wash the prawns well and let drain
- Mix all the spice ingredients, add to prawns and allow to marinade for 10 minutes
- Mix in the coconut milk and cook for 10 minutes until the gravy is absorbed
- Add lime juice and check the seasoning
- Remove from the heat (to prevent curdling)