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Tandoori King Prawn Masala Curry
Tandoori King Prawn Masala Curry

Tandoori King Prawn Masala Curry

with Spinach, Basmati Rice and Crispy Onions

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on May 23, 2024

This Tandoori King Prawn Masala Curry is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.

Tags:
Family Friendly
Pescatarian
Allergens:
Crustaceans
Celery
Milk
Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total25 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

225 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Tandoori Masala Mix

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Mango Chutney

40 grams

Baby Spinach

1 sachet(s)

Crispy Onions

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

Not included in your delivery

125 milliliter(s)

Water for the Curry

20 grams

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2712 kJ
Energy (kcal)648 kcal
Fat25.9 g
of which saturates14.7 g
Carbohydrate84.1 g
of which sugars15.4 g
Dietary Fibre3.5 g
Protein23.7 g
Salt3.6 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Kettle
Lid
Large Saucepan
Pan
Garlic Press

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Cook the Rice
1

a) Boil a half-full kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins. 

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Fry the Prawns
2

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Drain the prawns.

b) Once hot, add the prawns and stir-fry for 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw prawns.

Add the Spices
3

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Add the tomato puree, garlic and tandoori masala mix to the pan to the prawns.

c) Mix well and cook until fragrant, 1 min.

Time to Simmer
4

a) Next, stir in the veg stock paste and water for the curry (see pantry for amount). 

b) Bring to the boil, reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 3-4 mins until the prawns are cooked through. IMPORTANT: Cook so the prawns are opaque in the middle.

Finishing Touches
5

a) Once the prawns are cooked, stir in the creme fraiche, mango chutney and butter (see pantry for amount) until the butter is melted. 

b) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

d) Remove from the heat. Add a splash more water if you feel it needs it. 

Serve
6

a) Share the rice out between your serving bowls.

b) Spoon over the tandoori prawn masala curry.

c) Sprinkle over the crispy onions to finish. 

Enjoy!

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