Balti Prawns

Balti Prawns

Delectably rich & bursting with flavour, a toothsome yet easy to make seafood balti!

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 400g fresh uncooked prawns – peeled and black vein removed
• 50ml vegetable oil
• 1 large onion – finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes – finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic & ginger paste
• 2 green chili peppers – finely chopped
• 1 cup capsicums (bell peppers) – thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon all spice ground (garam masala)
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ tsp black caraway seeds (kalonji / nigella)
• 1 bunch chopped coriander
• 1 lemon juice
• 1 large slice of lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

• Heat the oil over medium high heat until bubbling.
• Pour in the chopped onions and fry for about five minutes until light browned.
• Add a pinch of salt and fry for a further minute before adding the garlic, ginger and green chilies.

• Stir to combine and add half of the sliced capsicums, the tomato paste, garam masala, chili powder, ground coriander & black caraway seeds.

• Continue stirring while the capsicums cook through.
• Add uncooked prawns and stir-fry for 2 mins.

• Now add about 150mls water and watch carefully while the prawns cook.

• Once the prawns are cooked through, add the rest of the sliced capsicum, lemon juice, lemon slice, chopped coriander and remaining green chilies.
• You want the capsicums to be about 50% cooked through so that they are still a bit crunchy.
• Check for seasoning and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

¬ Bon Appétit