King Prawn Balti (From Scratch / Base Free)
A rich, deeply spiced curry slow-cooked until the aromatic tomato and onion reduction clings intimately to the tender cuts.
Ingredients
- • 1.5 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- • 10 (raw and deveined) King Prawns
- • 1/2 large Brown/White Onion
- • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
- • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- • 2 Green Finger Chillies
- • 1/4 cup Fresh/Chopped Coriander
- • 100ml Water
- • 1 (sliced for decoration) Green Finger Chillies
Preparation Steps
Put the onions, tomato purée (paste), lemon juice, chilli powder, coriander powder, salt, turmeric, whole green chillies, the fresh coriander and water and into a food processor. Blend for about 1 minute
Heat the oil in a deep round-bottomed frying pan (Balti bowl) or a karahi. Lower the heat slightly and add the spice mixture. Fry the mixture for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly
Add the prawns and stir-fry over a medium high heat
As soon as the prawns are heated through, transfer them to a serving dish and garnish with the rest of the fresh coriander and the chopped green chilli, if using. Serve immediately