Thai Chilly & Garlic Prawns

My mom used to make these wonderful chilli prawns. I used to love them so much that every time I ate them, I wanted to have more and more of it. Although the recipe was perfect, I wanted to give it a thai touch. So over the years, I experimented with it and finally came out with what I now call Thai Chilly & Garlic Prawns. I dedicate this recipe to my mom who is my all time inspiration.

Thai Chilly & Garlic Prawns

A thick aromatic gravy with wonderful spicy prawns that blend perfectly with steamed rice.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time : 20 minutes

Serves : 4

Ingredients:

20 medium sized prawns cleaned, de-veined and shells removed

1 large onion finely chopped

2-3 big cloves of garlic finely chopped

1 medium sized tomato finely chopped

1 tbsp of tomato paste

1 tbsp of thai red curry paste

1 tbsp of tomato ketchup

1 green chilli finely chopped

1 tsp of red chilli paste

1 tsp of soy sauce

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp of oil

salt to taste

1 spring onion finely chopped for garnish

corriander leaves for garnish

Method:

• First marinate the prawns with salt and turmeric and keep aside for 10 minutes
• Then take oil in a pan. When hot, add garlic, green chillies and saute for a minute
• Then add the onions to it and continue frying till the onions are pink in colour and transparent.
• Then add the tomatoes and continue frying. Add the tomato paste and fry for another minute.
• Then add the thai red curry paste, red chilli paste, soy sauce, salt, lemon juice and fry for another 2 minutes.
• Finally add the prawns and cover and cook them for about 5 minutes. Add a few drops of water so that they don't stick to the pan.
• When they are almost cooked, add the ketchup and give it a good stir.
• You can garnish them with spring onions and coriander leaves.
• Serve this with steamed rice.