Description
Jamie Oliver’s prawn puri delivers a spicy Indian street food experience with crispy, golden pastry pockets and succulent seafood. Fragrant spices mingle with fresh prawns, creating a mouthwatering appetizer that brings authentic coastal flavors directly to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) large prawns, peeled and deveined
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
Aromatics and Base Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Serving Components:
- 8–10 puris (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, gently sautéing finely chopped onions until they transform into a soft, translucent golden hue, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and freshly grated ginger into the pan, allowing them to release their aromatic essence for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder into the mixture, stirring continuously to prevent burning and enable the spices to bloom and intensify their flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes into the spice base, stirring periodically and allowing the sauce to simmer and reduce, creating a thick, rich consistency over 5-7 minutes.
- Gently fold cleaned and deveined prawns (shrimp) into the fragrant sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Cook the prawns for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully as they transform from translucent to a vibrant pink color, taking care not to overcook and maintain their tender texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the prawn curry to a serving dish, garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves, and accompany with warm, puffy puri (deep-fried Indian bread).
Notes
- Heat transforms raw spices into a complex flavor powerhouse, unlocking their hidden potential.
- Freshness matters most when selecting prawns, ensuring sweet, delicate meat that practically melts in your mouth.
- Slow-cooked onions develop a golden sweetness that becomes the secret backbone of this vibrant curry.
- Timing is crucial when searing prawns, with just seconds separating perfection from rubbery disappointment.
- Garnishes like bright coriander and a lime squeeze elevate the dish from good to restaurant-worthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg