SPICY PRAWN COCONUT CURRY

 

        1 1/2  pounds           king prawns, deveined

         2 – 4  small              dried chiles, crumbled

                                         salt to taste

                                         pepper to taste

               1  teaspoon        turmeric

               1  Tablespoon     ginger root, finely chopped

               4  cloves             garlic, finely chopped

               4  Tablespoons    olive oil

               1  teaspoon        cumin seeds

               1  teaspoon        mustard seeds

               1  medium          onion, sliced

               1  cup                coconut milk

             12  ounces           cucumber, peeled and cubed

               2  medium          green chiles, sliced

               1  Tablespoon     lime juice

 

1. Place the prawns, crumbled chiles, salt, pepper, turmeric, ginger and garlic in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.

 

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and saute the cumin and mustard seeds until aromatic.

 

3. Add the onion and saute until transparent.

 

4. Add the prawn mixture and saute for five minutes.

 

5. Stir in the coconut milk, cucumber, sliced green chiles, and lime juice and saute for 4 to 5 minutes more.

 

Serve hot.

 

 

 

source: The Little Big Cookbook, 2003