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Tamil Nadu Prawn Masala
Prep Time
25 min
Cuisine
Indian
Our spicy tomato prawn curry is inspired by ‘Tamil Nadu’ which is a state on the Eastern coast of the southernmost tip of India. Its unique location along a historic trade route made its cuisine the first to spread globally from India.
Prep Time
25 min
Cuisine
Indian
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Ingredients
For 2 people (double for 4)
You Will Need
Pepper, salt, sugar, vegetable oil
Nutritional Information*
Percentages are based on an adult's daily intake
- 1 can of chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 red chilli
- Ground cumin seeds
- Bright yellow turmeric
- 1 garlic clove
- 15g fresh root ginger
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 10g coriander
- 171g raw peeled king prawns<span class="strong">†</span>
- 130g basmati rice
| Typical Values | per 100g | per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 394 kJ 93 kcal |
1495 kJ 354 kcal |
| Fat of which saturates |
0.4 g 0.1 g |
1.6 g 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate of which sugars |
17.2 g 1.6 g |
65.4 g 6 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 6.2 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 20.7 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 1.9 g |
*Gousto’s nutritional information only applies to ingredients supplied by Gousto. The cooking process and additional ingredients added at home (listed under “What you’ll need”) will affect total values.
Ingredients contain
- 1 can of chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 red chilli
- Ground cumin seeds
- Bright yellow turmeric
- 1 garlic clove
- 15g fresh root ginger
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 10g coriander
- 171g raw peeled king prawns
- 130g basmati rice
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chopped tomatoes 99.8%, salt
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red chilli
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garlic
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ginger
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fennel seeds(100%)
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coriander(100%)
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king prawn (crustacean) 93%, added water, salt. may contain molluscs
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basmati rice
Allergens
- Allergens highlighted by † (crustacean)
In addition to the recipe specific allergen information provided, due to production and packing methods Gousto boxes may also contain low levels of the following allergens: Cereals containing gluten; Crustaceans; Eggs; Fish; Peanuts; Soya; Milk; Nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews ,pecan nuts ,brazil nuts, pistachio nuts, macadamia nuts; Celery; Sesame; Sulphur dioxide and Sulphites; Lupin; Molluscs; Mustard.
Cooking Instructions
Instructions for 2 people (double for 4)
1
Peel the ginger and chop finely
Crush the garlic with the side of a knife, peel it and chop finely
Remove the stem(s) of the chilli(es), deseed and slice finely
2
Add the rice, 375ml (750ml) of water and salt (optional) to a pot with a lid on a high heat and bring to a boil
Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer gently with the lid on for 15-20 min or until all the water is absorbed
Check occasionally to prevent over-cooking and once done, set aside until you are ready to serve
3
Add 1-2 tbsp of vegetable oil to a pot with a lid on a medium heat
Once hot, add the turmeric, kaffir lime leaves and fennel seeds and stir briefly
Add the garlic, ginger, and chilli (adjust the amount to your preferred hotness)
Cook for 1-2 min or until golden and fragrant and remove from the heat (until step 5)
4
Drain the prawns and add to a bowl
Coat with the cumin and season with salt and pepper, and leave to marinade in a bowl until step 6
5
Return the spice pot to a medium heat and add the canned tomatoes
Fill half (all) the empty tomato can with water and add to the pot
Add 1 tsp (2 tsp) of sugar and season to your taste with salt
Mix well, cover, bring to a boil and then simmer gently for 4-5 min
6
Add the prawns and cook for 2 min or until they are pink, opaque and cooked through
Chop the coriander coarsely
7
Add half of the the coriander to the pot, mix well and remove from the heat
Remove the curry leaves before serving
Serve the curry with the rice and a sprinkling of coriander on top
Enjoy!