Prawns In A Dark Sauce Recipes

PRAWNS IN A DARK SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend the onions, garlic, ginger and 3 tablespoons water in an electric blender until you have a paste.
• Put the oil in a wide pan and set over medium high heat.
• When hot, put in the cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaves.
• Stir for 3-4 seconds.
• Put in the paste from the blender.
• Stir and fry for about 5 minutes or until the paste turns a light brown color.
• Add the ground cumin and ground coriander.
• Stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Put in the tomatoes.
• Stir and keep frying until the paste has a nice reddish brown look to it.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the yogurt.
• Stir and fry for about 10- 15 secons or until it is incorporated into the sauce.
• Add all the yogurt this way.
• Add the turmeric and cayenne and stir for about a minute.
• Put in remaining water, salt, and prawns.
• Stir to mix and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
• Stir and cook for about five minutes until you have a thick sauce- do not overcook.
• Sprinkle with garam masala and mix.
• Garnish with fresh coriander.

PRAWNS IN A BUTTER-TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a bowl, whisk until smooth. Cover and chill until needed.
• Melt butter and oil in large frying pan over high heat. When hot, add cumin seeds and let sizzle for 10 seconds.
• Put in shallots and garlic, stirring until very lightly browned.
• Add the prawns, turmeric, coriander, cayenne and salt.
• Stir and fry until the prawns have just turned opaque.
• Pour in the sauce and heat it through, stirring as you go.
• Serve immediately.