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South African Durban Spiced Prawn Curry With Coconut Milk

Name: South African Durban Spiced Prawn Curry With Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 500 g raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 10 leaves curry leaves, fresh; 2 tbsp Durban curry powder; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 cup coconut milk

Succulent prawns seared with Durban curry spices, fragrant curry leaves, garlic, and simmered in a creamy tomato coconut gravy.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Blooming Spices

Frying dry ground spices in warm oil before adding liquid extracts fat-soluble essential oils for maximum aromatic depth.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2: Add chopped yellow onion and fresh curry leaves; cook for 4 minutes until onions soften and leaves release aroma.

Step 3: Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and Durban curry powder, cooking for 1 minute to bloom spices.

Step 4: Pour in crushed tomatoes and coconut milk, stirring well to create a smooth reddish gravy.

Step 5: Bring gravy to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 6 minutes to meld flavors.

Step 6: Add raw prawns and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until prawns turn bright pink and opaque.

Cooking tips

Do not overcook prawns; remove from heat as soon as they curl into a tight C shape and turn opaque.
Durban curry powder provides a balanced red color and vibrant warmth without harsh heat.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by South African; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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