Samar Codi (Prawn Curry)

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine 10 fl oz water with the cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric, garlic and ginger.
2. 2
   Mix well.
3. 3
   Grind the coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a clean coffee grinder and add to the mixture.
4. 4
   Put the spice mixture into a pan and bring to a simmer.
5. 5
   Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   The sauce should reduce and thicken.
7. 7
   Add the coconut milk, salt, kokum or tamarind paste and bring to a simmer.
8. 8
   Add the prawns and simmer, stirring now and then, until they turn opaque and are just cooked through.