Ingredients

  • 1 lb prawns, cooked. peeled and deviened
  • 2 cups , dhal
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 inch piece ginger, grated
  • 1 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 4 curry leaves
  • 4 dried red chilies, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Place dhal in a saucepan and cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer till the dhal is soft but not mushy. Strain the dhal and set aside
  • In a saucepan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, when they have stopped spluttering add the cumin seeds and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onions and garlic, cook till just coloured.
  • Add the spices, cook for 2 minutes and add the coconut milk, stir well to blend the spices together.
  • Now add the dhal stir to incorporate into the liquid, cook for 2 mins add the prawns, as soon as the prawns are heated through SERVE.