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Isso Badhuma

 

Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil

1 onion peeled and diced

1lb peeled prawns

3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

1 ? tbsp curry powder

1 ? tbsp chili powder

? tbsp turmeric

salt

1/3 pint coconut milk or water

To Garnish:

1-2 green chilies, seeded and very finely chopped

2-3 sprigs of coriander leaves, chopped

lemon juice

1-2 tomatoes sliced

Method:

Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion until tender. Add the prawns and continue frying until dry. Add the garlic, curry powder, chili powder and turmeric, stir well and fry for 30 seconds. Add salt and the water. Cover and cook gently for 10-15 minutes until dry. Garnish with the chopped chili and coriander leaves, sprinkle with lemon juice to taste and arrange the tomato slices on top. Serve as a side dish with both rice and bread