Prawn Dopiaza

A fragrant Indian shrimp curry made with a spiced tomato sauce, double onions, fresh peas, and served with pilau rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 414.2 kcals 2485.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.8 grams 310.5 grams
Fat 14.7 grams 88.2 grams
Protein 19.3 grams 115.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
GrainsCereals
330
g
Pilau Rice
cooked
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
6
tbsp
Coriander
fresh leaves, chopped
OilsFats
Other
100
g
Honey
clear
Seafood
300
g
King Prawns
heads and shells removed, de-veined
Vegetables
5
piece
Onions
peeled and sliced
440
g
2.5
cm
Ginger
fresh
100
g
Peas
fresh, removed from pods

Steps

  • Dry fry the cumin, coriander, fennel, and fenugreek seeds for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Grind the toasted spices into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
  • Fry two sliced onions in oil for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Add the garlic and chilli and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and the ground spices, then bring to a boil.
  • Add 300ml stock and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the sauce thickens and dries at the edges.
  • Blend the sauce with a stick blender until smooth, adding honey before blending again.
  • Fry the remaining three onions in half the butter until golden-brown and add to the sauce.
  • Fry prawns in the remaining butter for 4-5 minutes until pink, then add prawns and peas to sauce.
  • Serve the prawn dopiaza over pilau rice and garnish with fresh coriander.