Mauritian Prawn Curry Recipe

Ingredients for Mauritian Prawn Curry

• 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• Ground Coriander
• Ground Cumin
• Chili Powder
• ½ tsp mace
• Fresh Ginger
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Salt
• Peanut Oil
• Chopped Tomatoes
• Lemon
• Cinnamon
• Curry Leaf
• 1 lb peeled and deveined prawns
• Freshly grated nutmeg, to garnish
• Chopped fresh coriander, to garnish
• Chilies
• Water, as needed for spice paste and to fill tomato can

How to Make Mauritian Prawn Curry

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp turmeric, 2 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tbsp cumin powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, and ½ tsp mace. Grate in 1 inch of peeled ginger and 2 cloves of peeled garlic.
2. Add 2-3 tbsp water to the spice mixture to form a smooth paste. Set aside.
3. Gently fry 1 large chopped onion in 2 tbsp oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
4. Stir in the spice paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add 1 (14 oz) can of chopped tomatoes. Empty the tomato can with water and add it to the pan.
6. Squeeze in the juice of ½ a lemon. Add 1 cinnamon stick and 10-12 curry leaves to the pan.
7. Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld.
8. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined prawns to the sauce. Cook until pink and opaque (about 5-7 minutes).
9. Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated nutmeg, lemon zest, chopped fresh coriander, and a few chopped chillies for extra heat.