Prawn Curry ~ Indian Style

Ingredients:
600g prawn ~ removed shells

2 medium onions ~ chopped

4 medium tomatoes ~ chopped

2 cinnamon sticks

4 cardamons

4 cloves

2 fresh green chillies ~ sliced

2 tbsp ginger & garlic paste

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp tomato paste/puree

Coriander leaves ~ chopped

4 tbsp vegetable oil

200ml water

Salt

Spices: (mix together)

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp coriander power

1 tbsp cumin powder

½ tsp garam masala powder

Directions:

1. Heat oil & sauté the cinnamon sticks, cardamons & cloves till fragrant.
2. Add chopped onions & green chillies.  Stir fry for about 3-5 minutes or until the onions are a light golden brown.   Then add ginger & garlic paste.  Stir well for another minute.
3. Add all the spices & stir the mixture well.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, tomatoes paste/puree & 1 cup of water.  Stir the mixture well.
5. Turn the heat low & put the lid on.  Simmer for about 10-15 minutes to boil.
6. Turn the heat high & add the prawns & stir the mixture well & add salt to taste.
7. Add 200ml water & turn the heat low, put the lid on & simmer for about 10-15 minutes to boil.
8. Add coriander leaves & stir the mixture well.  Remove & serve.