PRAWN MOILEE

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A light, fragrant and utterly delicious south-Indian-style curry, packed with juicy prawns and tempered with coconut milk.

Provided by Naved Nasir

Categories     Shrimp     Curry     Chile Pepper     Onion     Ginger     Garlic     Coconut     Tomato

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 green chillies
55ml (about ¼ cup) vegetable oil
2 tsp. mustard seeds
30 fresh curry leaves
300g (2 cups) Spanish white onions, sliced (a little chunky is good)
15g (1 Tbsp.) garlic paste
15g (1 Tbsp.) ginger paste
2 tsp. fine sea salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1¼ tsp. ground turmeric
25g (¼ cup) fresh root ginger, cut into matchsticks
400ml (about 2 cups) coconut milk
250ml (about 1 cup) coconut cream
24 large prawns
300g (about 1 ½ cups) medium tomatoes, cut into small bite-sized wedges
Lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • Remove and discard the stalks from the chillies, then slice each one into 3 or 4 long strips. Set to one side.
  • Place a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add 40ml of the oil, let it warm for a few seconds, then add the mustard seeds and 20 curry leaves. Let them crackle for a few seconds.
  • Add the onions and sauté lightly for 12-14 minutes, until soft but not coloured.
  • Add the garlic and ginger pastes, salt, black pepper and turmeric and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the sliced chillies and ginger matchsticks and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and cream and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the curry is simmering, place a small frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Toss in the rest of the curry leaves and fry for 1 minute, until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
  • Add the prawns and tomatoes to the sauce and simmer gently for a further 5-6 minutes, until the prawns are cooked; do not overcook or they will be tough.
  • Serve scattered with the fried curry leaves, with lemon wedges on the side.

Nihilistic Nerd
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I usually serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


Kaur Brar
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I've never made prawn moilee before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


king Tayo Adeola
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and authentic prawn moilee that will impress your family and friends.


Madelaine Swanepoel
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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The coconut milk added a richness and creaminess to the sauce that I loved. I will definitely be making this again.


Itz_Gacha Blink
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was amazing.


Amber BYKOM
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy, flavorful sauce and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jurist Masoga
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests. I usually serve it with jasmine rice and a side of vegetables.


Derak Guffey
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The key is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. I also like to add a bit of extra chili pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Av
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Evelyn Galant
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The coconut milk, curry powder, and ginger create a rich and complex sauce that is perfect for shrimp. I served it with basmati rice and it was a hit with my family.


Wasiu Sadique
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I usually serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


Mr zakriya Maitla
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I've never made prawn moilee before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Nino Soso
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and authentic prawn moilee that will impress your family and friends.


hope sandra
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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The coconut milk added a richness and creaminess to the sauce that I loved. I will definitely be making this again.


Charls Kiarie
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was amazing.


buniyaminu Amodu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy, flavorful sauce and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Francis
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests. I usually serve it with jasmine rice and a side of vegetables.


Murshaid 123
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out delicious. The key is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. I also like to add a bit of extra ginger and garlic to give it a bit of a kick.


Dakarai Jordan
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This prawn moilee is a keeper! The coconut milk and spices create a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the shrimp. I served it with basmati rice and it was a hit with my family.