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.

Sabirnadeem Jan
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This recipe is a keeper! The prawn moilee was easy to make and the end result was a delicious and authentic dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.


Alisat Miya
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This dish was amazing! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Safiatu Quaye
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I'm from Kerala and this recipe is very authentic. The prawn moilee was delicious and the coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Haider Ali Khan
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This was my first time making prawn moilee and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the prawns were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Suleiman Njia
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I've made this prawn moilee several times now and it's always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious and authentic dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.


Marfi
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This dish was a hit with my family. The prawns were succulent and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lungile Mabena
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but this prawn moilee was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the prawns were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abdulmalik Mustapha
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This recipe is a keeper! The prawn moilee was easy to make and the end result was a delicious and authentic dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.


Sammy Rems
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This dish was amazing! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim abiodun Abbas
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I'm from Kerala and this recipe is very authentic. The prawn moilee was delicious and the coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Kha 2
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This was my first time making prawn moilee and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially loved the creamy coconut sauce.


Lubna Chaudhry
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I love prawn moilee and this recipe did not disappoint! The coconut milk and spices created a creamy and flavorful sauce that was perfect for dipping the prawns in. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahnila Shamim
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The sauce was incredibly flavorful and the prawns were cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.


NOUMAN Raja
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Wow! This dish was a hit with my family and friends. The creamy coconut sauce was so flavorful and the prawns were cooked to perfection. Definitely a keeper recipe!


Bethany Leabourn
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This prawn moilee recipe was absolutely amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the prawns were cooked perfectly. It was easy to follow and the end result was a delicious and authentic prawn moilee that tasted just like the one I had in Ke