Hot and Spicy King Prawn Curry

Method

1 Place the prawns, chilli powder, garlic, turmeric, cumin, lemon rind, salt and lemon juice in a bowl. Gently mix to ensure prawns are evenly covered, and then refrigerate for one hour.

2 Heat oil and flash fry the prawns in batches, then set aside. Be careful not to let the oil burn.

3 Once the prawns are fried, add another tablespoon of oil to the pan (only if needed).

4 Add onion. Fry until golden brown.

5 Add ginger paste and sauté for one minute, then add curry leaf and chillies. Add chilli powder, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and cook for one minute.

6 Add the tomatoes and season with salt. Cover and simmer until the sauce thickens and the tomatoes are fully cooked.

7 If you're using cream add it now and heat through.

8 Add prawns to the sauce, bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.

9 Serve with rice or bread, and garnish with coriander.