Sinhalese Devilled Prawns

Ingredients

• 11 whole medium sized prawns (with head and tail), deveined
• 2 whole onions cut into thin slices
• 1 whole red bell pepper cut into cubes
• 1 whole capsicum cut into cubes
• 1 tsp ginger finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger julienned
• 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
• 2 tbsp spring onions cut into half inch pieces
• 4 whole green chillies chopped
• 9 whole curry leaves
• 0.25 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 0.5 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp red chilli flakes
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 0.33 cup coconut milk
• 5 tbsp oil
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 quantity not specified tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the prawns with a little turmeric powder and salt.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a pan, sauté the prawns over high heat for 3-4 minutes. Take them out in a bowl and keep aside.

3. 3

   Into the same oil, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter.

4. 4

   Add the sliced onions and fry till lightly browned.

5. 5

   Add the ginger and garlic, stir fry for a further 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the green and red bell pepper, green chillies and tomatoes. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the soy sauce, red chilli flakes, turmeric powder, half the curry powder, red chilli powder and the sautéed prawns.

8. 8

   Season with salt and cook over high heat for 5-6 minutes.