Prawn Curry Tomato Special

 

Ingredients:

2-3 tbsp oil

2 onions, peeled and cut into cubes

1x1" stick cinnamon

2 bay leaves

1lb peeled prawns rinsed and drained

5-6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

1oz fresh ginger root, peeled and crushed or 1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp chili powder

1 ? tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground coriander

8oz can of tomatoes or 3 tomatoes skinned and chopped

1tbsp curry powder

4oz green pepper cored, seeded and finely chopped

To Garnish:

1-2 green chilies seeded and very finely chopped

1-2 sprigs of coriander leaves, chopped

Method:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion until just tender. Add the cinnamon and the bay-leaves, fry for 15 seconds, then add the prawns. Stir over the heat for 30 seconds. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chili, cumin and the coriander. Fry for 30 seconds add the tomatoes and curry powder and mix well. Add salt, cover and simmer gently for at least 15 minutes until the prawns are cooked. Stir in a little water if necessary and add the green pepper a few minutes before removing from the heat. Garnish with the chopped chilies and coriander leave. Serve as a mian dish with rice or bread.