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Quick Prawn Masala

Juicy prawns simmered in a deeply spiced onion-tomato masala with cumin, garam masala and fresh coriander. A classic Indian prawn curry ready in 20 minutes — serve with basmati rice or chapattis.

4.7 (3)
Prep
10min
Cook
18min
Total
28min
Serves
4

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Quick Prawn Masala

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 400g raw king prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 onions, finely diced
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 green chilli, sliced
  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil
  • Large handful fresh coriander, to serve

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3 reviews

  • Farida B.

    Restaurant-quality masala sauce in 20 minutes. Unbelievable.

    26 Mar 2026

  • Mark H.

    My family loved this — it has become our Friday night staple.

    17 Mar 2026

  • Deepa N.

    Rich, authentic and genuinely quick. Brilliant recipe.

    8 Mar 2026

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