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Prawn bhuna with rice and naan bread.
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Easy Prawn Bhuna

A quick and easy prawn bhuna made with king prawns and storecupboard Indian spices.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 251kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 cm Fresh Ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 Chili deseeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander Stalks finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Medium-Hot Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 400 g Passata
  • 2 tablespoon Mango Chutney
  • 375 g Cooked King Prawns if frozen defrost before use
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves chopped
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan or shallow casserole and fry the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, chili, and coriander stalks for 3 minutes.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 3 Garlic Cloves, 3 cm Fresh Ginger, 1 Chili, 2 tablespoon Coriander Stalks
  • Add the spices and fry for a further 2 minutes.
    2 tablespoon Medium-Hot Curry Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala, ½ teaspoon Turmeric, ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • Pour in the passata and spoon in the mango chutney. Give everything a good mix and simmer on a medium low heat for 10 minutes.
    400 g Passata, 2 tablespoon Mango Chutney
  • Add the cooked king prawns and warm through for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and season with salt and pepper.
    375 g Cooked King Prawns, 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves, Salt and Pepper

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Notes

Variations:
  • Swap the prawns for leftover roast chicken or beef.
  • Make it veggie by using quorn pieces instead of the king prawns.
  • Up the heat by adding a teaspoon of chilli flakes (at the same time as the spices).
  • A bhuna traditionally doesn't have cream or coconut milk in it, but if you like your curries creamy then add some! 150ml of either should do the trick.
  • A sprinkling of toasted cashew nuts just before serving adds crunch and texture.
 
Storage:
The cooked bhuna will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave before serving. it can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Prawn Bhuna
Amount per Serving
Calories
251
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
158
mg
53
%
Sodium
 
754
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
880
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
1066
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
 
120
mg
12
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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