Prawn Curry Recipe

Shell, devein, and wash the prawns with salt water. Rub them with 2 teaspoons ground turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt, then set them aside for 30 minutes to marinate.

Meanwhile, skin and quarter any large potatoes, or halve smaller ones. Rub these with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground turmeric. Fry them in 2 ounces of oil over medium heat until they turn golden brown.

Once the potatoes are golden, remove them from the pan and set them aside. In the same hot oil, add the cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom, frying them for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Then, add the sliced onions and continue to stir-fry for another 5 minutes, until they soften and start to turn translucent.

Pour in 3/4 pint of boiling water and return the fried potatoes to the pan. Bring it to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender and the gravy has reduced to be very thick, almost coating the back of a spoon.

Finally, stir in the sliced tomatoes and immediately remove the pan from the heat.