Goan Prawns Curry with Hard-Boiled Eggs

Recipe Ingredients:

700 gm raw peeled prawns, cooked

4 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil

1 large onion finely chopped

2 tbsp ginger puree

2 tbsp garlic puree

2 tbsp ground coriander

1/2 tbsp ground fennel

1/2 tbsp ground turmeric

1 tbsp chilli powder

1/2 tbsp pepper powder

2-3 tbsp water

125 gm tomatoes, finely chopped,cooked

200 ml coconut milk

4 hard boiled eggs

juice of 1 lime

salt (according to taste)

How to Prepare:

Heat oil over in a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat and add the onion. cook untill the onion is soft but not brown. Add the ginger and garlic purees and cook for 2-3 minutes.

In a small bow, mix the ground coriander, ground fennel, turmeric, chilli powder and pepper. Add the water and make a paste. Reduce the heat to medium, add this paste to the onion mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add half the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining tomatoes and cook for further 2-3 minutes.

Add the coconut milk, bring to slow simmer and cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes, stirring regularly.

Mean while, shell the eggs and using a sharp knife, make 4 slits lengthwise on each egg without cutting them through. Add the eggs to the pan along with prawns. Increase the heat slightly and cook for 6-8 minutes.

Stir in the lime juice. Remove from heat and transfer the curry to the serving dish and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with hot rice.