Indian prawn curry

When we think of curry, chicken or possibly beef or lamb are the usual meats we include, however seafood is also a major part of Indian cuisine. Try Pippa Mattei's take on Madhur Jaffrey's prawn curry with its Perfect Partner, a Casa Defra Pinot Grigio Rose.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp bright red paprika
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 2.3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 400ml coconut milk, well stirred (1 tin)
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 500g peeled and deveined medium-sized uncooked prawns
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. In a large saucepan combine 1 ¼ cups water with the cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric, garlic and ginger. Mix well. 
  2. Add ground coriander and cumin. Bring this spice mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. 
  3. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and is reduced somewhat.
  4. Add the coconut milk, tamarind paste and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the prawns and simmer, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and are just cooked through. 
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot with warm naan.

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