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Sinhalese Devilled Prawns

Sinhalese Devilled Prawn

Succulent prawns. An overload of caramelised onions. A kick of fiery chillies. A sprinkle of fragrant curry powder . A kiss of coconut milk. Bliss indeed
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Sinhalese , Sri Lankan
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 medium sized prawns (with head and tail), deveined
  • 2 onions cut into thin slices
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into cubes
  • 1 capsicum cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger julienned
  • 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp spring onions cut into half inch pieces
  • 4-5 green chillies chopped
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk
  • 5 tbsp oil
For Curry Powder
  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

Method
 

  1. Marinate the prawns with a little turmeric powder and salt.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, sauté the prawns over high heat for 3-4 minutes. Take them out in a bowl. Keep aside.
  3. Into the same oil, throw in the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter.
  4. Add the sliced onions, fry till lightly browned.
  5. Add the ginger and garlic, stir fry for a further 2 minutes.
  6. Add the green and red bell pepper, geeen chillies and tomatoes. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add the soy sauce, red chilli flakes, turmeric powder, half the curry powder, red chilli powder and the sautéed prawns .
  8. Season with salt, cook over high heat for 5-6 minutes .
  9. Pour in the coconut milk, cover and cook over medium low heat for another 5 minutes.
  10. Add a generous sprinkle of the julienned ginger, spring onions and remaining curry powder. Give it all a hearty mix. Switch off the flame. Serve hot.
For Curry Powder
  1. Dry roast all the ingredients until you get a beautiful aroma. Allow the spices to cool to room temperature. Grind to a fine powder. Store in a air tight container.