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Ingredients
• 1kg medium sized prawns, shelled
and deveined
• 1 medium white onion, thinly
sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• A few dried chillies cut into pieces • ½ tablespoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Cajun spice (optional)
• Handful coriander, chopped
coarsely
• ½ cup yoghurt
• Approximately 4 tablespoons extra
virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet, and fry the onions and garlic until slightly soft.
2. Add a little water to the chilli powder to make a thick paste; then add to the pan and stir for another two to three minutes, or until the paste separates.
3. Add the prawns and gently flip until
slightly cooked.
4. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and also a dash of cajun spice, if you like it.
5. Add the yoghurt and cook the
prawns fully (about 3 to 5 minutes). 6. Toss in the coriander and serve with
rice or couscous.