Prawn Moilee recipe: A delightful coconut curry dish

Ingredients for Prawn moilee

• 6 green chillies

• 55 ml vegetable oil

• 2 tsp mustard seeds

• 30 fresh curry leaves

• 300 g Spanish white onions, sliced

• 15 g garlic paste

• 15 g ginger paste

• 2 tsp fine sea salt

• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1¼ tsp ground turmeric

• 25 g fresh root ginger, cut into matchsticks

• 400 ml coconut milk

• 250 ml coconut cream

• 24 large prawns

• 300 g medium tomatoes, cut into small bite-sized wedges

• lemon wedges (to serve)

How to make Prawn moilee

1. Remove and discard the stalks from the chillies, then slice each one into 3 or 4 long strips. Set aside.

2. Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 40 ml of the oil and allow it to warm for a few seconds. Add the mustard seeds and 20 curry leaves, and let them crackle for a few seconds.

3. Add the onions and sauté lightly for 12–14 minutes, until soft but not coloured.

4. Stir in the garlic and ginger pastes, salt, black pepper, and turmeric. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the sliced chillies and ginger matchsticks, and cook for a further 3 minutes.

5. Pour in the coconut milk and single cream, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. While the curry is simmering, place a small frying pan over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Toss in the rest of the curry leaves and fry for 1 minute, until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.

7. Add the prawns and tomatoes to the sauce and simmer gently for an additional 5–6 minutes, until the prawns are cooked through; avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming tough.

8. Serve the curry scattered with the fried curry leaves and accompanied by lemon wedges on the side.

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