Southern Indian Prawns

Tandoori spiced prawns in a creamy coconut cashew sauce.

Serves
4

Prep Time
20 minutes

Cooking Time
20 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tandoori paste
  • 2 tablespoons yoghurt
  • 500 grams packet frozen I&J The Finest Raw Prawns - Tail Off, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 270ml can coconut milk
  • ½ cup roasted cashew nuts, ground
  • Fresh coriander, for garnish
  • Coconut rice and pappadums, for serving

Method

STEP 1
Combine tandoori paste and yogurt in a bowl. Add drained I&J Prawns and stir well to coat. Marinate in fridge for 2-4 hours.
STEP 2
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, ginger and cardamom for 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Add coconut milk and ground cashew nuts. Bring to a simmer and season to taste. Adjust consistency with extra water, if required.
STEP 3
Meanwhile, cook prawns on a chargrill or frypan for 4 minutes, turning halfway.
STEP 4
Gently stir prawns through sauce and serve immediately garnished with coriander. Serve with coconut rice and pappadums.
Tips
Cook prawns in 2 batches for best charring. For best flavour, chill in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight before serving.
This recipe is: Lunch   Main   Special Occasion   Entertaining   Everyday Meals   Top 20   Australian   Indian  
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