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Prawn Malai Curry with Rice Creamy Prawn Curry with Rice

For the toddler, serve plain rice and a few peeled prawns without the curry sauce, plus a small spoonful of the peas on the side.

Prep Time 16 min
Cook Time 35 min
Servings 4
Calories 680 kcal
Equipment
skillet stove skillet rice_cooker + skillet stove

Ingredients

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Kid-Friendly Version

For the toddler, serve plain rice and a few peeled prawns without the curry sauce, plus a small spoonful of the peas on the side.

Recipe

1

Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then cook according to package directions (about 15 minutes) using a rice cooker or a pot with 400 ml water and a pinch of salt.

2

While the rice cooks, finely dice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green chili into thin rounds.

child_care Set aside a few prawns and a spoonful of peas for the child before adding spices.
3

Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute, then add the diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.

4

Add the minced garlic, ginger, and green chili to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

child_care Skip the green chili for the child's portion.
5

Stir in the turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and salt, and cook for 30 seconds until the spices are aromatic.

6

Pour in the coconut milk and heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

child_care Reserve a small amount of plain coconut milk for the child's prawns if desired.
7

Add the prawns and frozen peas to the sauce, stir to coat, and cook for 4–5 minutes until the prawns are pink and cooked through (internal temperature 63°C).

child_care Remove the child's prawns and peas from the pan before adding the full spice mix, or set aside plain cooked prawns.
8

Serve the prawn malai curry over the steamed rice, garnished with chopped cilantro.

child_care For the child, serve plain rice, a few plain prawns, and peas on the side, with a tiny drizzle of the sauce if they tolerate it.