The Magic of Prawn Tikka Masala: A Taste of India in Your Kitchen
A culinary journey to the heart of India with our Prawn Tikka Masala recipe. This dish, a beloved staple of Indian cuisine, marries the succulent texture of prawns with the rich, aromatic flavors of traditional tikka masala. The prawns, bathed in a vibrant blend of spices, are the stars of this dish, their delicate sweetness providing a counterpoint to the robust masala.
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Prawn Tikka Masala
This is a delicious meal that will be a delight for you and your family.
Ingredients
- 1 can chopped tomatoes about 14 oz
- 10 oz raw king prawns
- 7 oz basmati rice
- 3 pcs cardamom pods bashed
- 2 pcs large-sizad garlic cloves
- 1 pc large-sized onion roughly chopped
- 1 pc thumb-sized piece of ginger peeled and grated
- 3 tbsp ground almonds
- 2-3 tbsp tikka curry paste
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- ½ tbsp light brown soft sugar
- 1 tbsp double cream
- ½ bunch coriander chopped
- naan breads warmed, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Put the onion, ginger, and garlic in a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion paste and fry for 8 minutes or until lightly golden. Stir in the curry paste and fry for 1 minute more.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, sugar, and cardamom pods. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for another 10 minutes.
- Cook the rice following pack instructions.
- Scoop the cardamom out of the curry sauce and discard, then blitz with a hand blender, or in a clean food processor. Return to the pan, add the almonds and prawns, and cook for 5 mins.
- Season to taste and stir through the cream and coriander. Serve with the rice and naan breads, if you like.
