Prawn Jalfrezi

Prawn Jalfrezi is a fiery and flavorful curry that brings together succulent prawns, crisp bell peppers, and onions in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices. The blend of chili, garlic, and ginger creates a bold, tangy heat, balanced by the natural sweetness of prawns. Served with fluffy rice or warm naan, this dish is a perfect mix of spice, freshness, and indulgence, ideal for a cozy yet exciting meal.

Prawn Jalfrezi

Difficulty Level: Medium
Calories: 500
Cooking Time: 40 min

Ingredients:

  • 1lb Prawns
  • 1 tin chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • 8 Cayenne Chilli, deseeded and sliced in half length ways
  • 8 cloves sliced Garlic
  • 3 inches Root Ginger, grated
  • 5 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 4 tablespoons roughly chopped Coriander Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole Coriander Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
  • Seeds from 6 green Cardamom pods
  • 1 green/Red Pepper, deseeded and chopped

Instructions:

 

  1. Heat a frying pan without oil and dry fry the cumin seeds and cardamom seeds for 60 seconds.
  2. Add the vegetable oil and fry the onion until golden.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli, green/red pepper and stir fry on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chilli powder paste and stir fry for another 30 seconds.
  5. Add the prawns and stir fry for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until the prawns are cooked, stirring constantly.
  7. Add the finely chopped coriander leaves and cook for another 3 minutes.
  8. Serve with the whole coriander leaves sprinkled over the top.

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