Prawn Balti Curry

Name: Prawn Balti Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '20-25 raw king prawns, shelled and deveined'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 large onion, chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red bell pepper, chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 green bell pepper, chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp minced ginger'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 green chilli, sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 cardamom pods'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp ground cumin'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp ground coriander'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp turmeric'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp paprika'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp garam masala'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground cinnamon'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp hot chilli powder'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '400g can finely chopped tomatoes'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120 ml chicken stock'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 medium tomatoes, chopped'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Fresh coriander'}

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Indulge in a flavorful Prawn Balti Curry that's ready in just 15 minutes! With succulent king prawns, vibrant bell peppers, and a zesty onion, this dish is a quick and satisfying meal for any night.

113 kcal /serving 15 mins Serves 4 Medium Indian Gluten Free

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '20-25 raw king prawns, shelled and deveined'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 large onion, chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red bell pepper, chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 green bell pepper, chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp minced ginger'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 green chilli, sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 cardamom pods'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp ground cumin'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp ground coriander'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp turmeric'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp paprika'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp garam masala'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground cinnamon'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp hot chilli powder'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '400g can finely chopped tomatoes'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120 ml chicken stock'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 medium tomatoes, chopped'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Fresh coriander'}

Preparation

Peel and chop the onion into large chunks.
Deseed and roughly chop the red and green bell peppers.
Mince the garlic and ginger.
Slice the green chilli thinly.

Cooking

Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until it begins to soften.
Stir in the bell peppers, garlic, ginger, green chilli, and cardamom pods, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, cinnamon, and chilli powder, stirring to coat the vegetables.
Mix in the tomato purée, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, and chopped tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.

Plating & Serving

Serve the prawn balti curry hot, garnished with fresh coriander.
Accompany with cooked rice and chapati.

Notes

For a spicier dish, increase the amount of hot chilli powder. Ensure prawns are cooked until they are pink and opaque.

Suggested Sides

cooked rice chapati

Nutrition per Serving

113 Calories

8.6g Protein 7% DV

18.8g Carbs 6% DV

1.8g Fat 2% DV

5.9g Fiber 16% DV

9.3g Sugars

526mg Sodium 35% DV

43mg Cholesterol 12% DV

Diet Type	High Fiber Low Fat
Health Labels	Low Fat Abs Paleo Mediterranean Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added No Sugar Added