The stir-fry: Keralan coconut prawns

Serves 2-4

• 3 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 large red onion
• 5 cloves garlic
• 3g fresh ginger
• 0.333 tsp turmeric
• 0.75 tsp black pepper
• 0.75 tsp red chilli powder
• 75g fresh coconut
• 500g raw and peeled king prawns
• 1.5 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 0.5 tsp salt

Step 1
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.

Step 2
Add the curry leaves.

Step 3
When they crackle, add the onion.

Step 4
Cook for 8 minutes, or until soft and starting to brown.

Step 5
Add the ginger and garlic.

Step 6
Cook for 5 minutes, then add the turmeric, black pepper, chilli and coconut.

Step 7
Stir in the prawns.

Step 8
Cook for 4 minutes, or until pink.

Step 9
Add the lime juice and salt, give them a final stir, then take off the heat.