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Tikka Prawns with Yoghurt Pilaf

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Tikka prawns with yoghurt pilaf

Photography by Steve Brown

Tikka prawns with yoghurt pilaf

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 2 1/2 tbs tikka or mild curry paste
  • 5 tbs thick Greek-style yoghurt
  • 4 tbs (1/3 cup) chopped coriander, plus extra leaves to garnish
  • 12 large king prawns
  • 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • 1 cup (200g) basmati rice

Method

  1. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons curry paste, 4 tablespoons yoghurt and 3 tablespoons coriander in a large shallow dish. Add prawns and turn to coat, then cover and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Place remaining tablespoon of paste, cardamom and 1 teaspoon salt in a large pan. Add rice and 1 1/2 cups (375ml) cold water, stirring to distribute the paste.
  3. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in remaining yoghurt and coriander, and cover to keep warm.
  4. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue on high heat. Cook prawns for 1-2 minutes each side until cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle pilaf with extra coriander and serve the prawns with the pilaf.

Source

delicious. - October 2006, Page 81
Recipe by Valli Little

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