Coconut Milk Prawns

Method

1. 1

   Clean prawns: Peel and devein 500g large prawns. Wash and marinate with half tsp turmeric and salt.

2. 2

   Make coconut milk: Prepare thick and thin coconut milk from 1 fresh coconut.

3. 3

   Heat coconut oil: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a pan.

4. 4

   Fry shallots: Add 10 sliced shallots and fry on medium heat 6-8 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Add ginger, garlic and green chilli: Add 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste and 3 slit green chillies. Cook 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add whole spices: Add 2 cardamoms, 2 cloves and 1 small cinnamon stick. Fry 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Add thin coconut milk: Pour 1.5 cups thin coconut milk. Add half tsp turmeric and season with salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.

8. 8

   Add marinated prawns: Add prawns. Cook on medium heat 5-6 minutes until just pink.

9. 9

   Add thick coconut milk: Reduce to lowest heat. Add thick coconut milk. Stir gently 3-4 minutes. Do not boil.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Add a drizzle of coconut oil. Serve with appam, puttu or steamed rice.