Madhur Jaffreys Prawn Shrimp Curry Recipes

FRAGRANT COURGETTE & PRAWN CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large wok and stir-fry the courgettes for 5-6 mins until softened. Lift from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.
• Add the cumin seeds to the pan and toast for a few secs, then add the ginger, garlic, chilli and spices. Cook, stirring for 1-2 mins, then tip in the tomatoes and cook for a few mins more.
• Pour in the stock and simmer to make a pulpy sauce, then add the courgettes and prawns. Cook gently until the prawns change from grey to pink and the courgettes are tender, but not too soft. Stir in most of the coriander, saving some to sprinkle over the top. Serve with basmati rice and mango chutney, if you like.

MADHUR JAFFREY'S PRAWN (SHRIMP) CURRY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine 1-1/4 cups water with the cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric, garlic and ginger. Mix well. Grind the coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a clean coffee grinder and add to mixture.
• Bring the spice mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and is reduced somewhat.
• Add the coconut milk, salt, kokum or tamarind paste, and bring to a simmer.
• Add the prawns (shrimp) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and are just cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve while hot.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP IN AROMATIC TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce:.
• Put the tomato paste in a bowl. Add the salt, sugar, garam masala, cumin, cayenne, cilantro, green chili, lemon juice, (if using dried curry leaves, add them at this point - fresh go in with the stir fry), and 1 T water.
• Mix well. Slowly add the coconut milk or cream, mixing as you go. Set aside.
• The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for several hours.
• Stir-fry:.
• Put oil in wok or skillet and set over medium high heat. When oil is hot, put in the mustard seeds. As soon as they begin to pop - a few seconds - put in the garlic and fresh curry leaves, if using.
• Stir till garlic turns medium brown and put in the shrimp.
• stir till the shrimp turns opaque most of the way through.
• Add the sauce, turn the heat to medium and heat sauce through till it begins to simmer. The shrimp should be completely opaque and cooked thorugh. Turn off heat.