Pathia Prawn Curry

Name: Pathia Prawn Curry
Ingredients: 1 lb prawns, meat thawed and drained; 8 ounces butter; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 ounces desiccated coconut; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 ounces tomato puree; 1/2 pint plain yogurt

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb prawns, meat thawed and drained
8 ounces butter
1 medium onion, sliced
2 ounces desiccated coconut
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 ounces tomato puree
1/2 pint plain yogurt

Directions

1

In a non-stick pan melt the butter and fry the onion till golden.
2

Add the coconut to the pan and fry till brown, do not allow the coconut to stick to the pan.
3

Stir in the spices and the yogurt followed by the tomato puree, stir again. If the liquid is too thick add a few spoons of water.
4

Bring to the boil and add the prawns, lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes.
5

Serve with boiled rice and a vegetable curry of your choice.