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Slow-Cooked Prawns Saag with Basmati Rice

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Slow-Cooked Prawns Saag with Basmati Rice

A slow-cooked Indian prawn saag with cauliflower and tomatoes, finished with curry leaves, yogurt and garam masala, served over basmati rice.

Total time
67 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
47 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Indian

Ingredients

500gprawns
1/2 cupcauliflower
150gtomatoes
300gbasmati rice
1/4 cupcurry leaves
1 tspyogurt
1 tbspcumin seeds
1 tspgaram masala
2 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Season the prawns and braise them over medium-high heat until well browned, about 9 minutes.

2

Add the cauliflower and tomatoes, cooking until softened, about 7 minutes.

3

Stir in the curry leaves, yogurt, cumin seeds and garam masala for 4 minutes.

4

Cook the basmati rice separately and fluff with a fork.

5

Let the prawns simmer for about 8 minutes so the flavors meld.

6

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

7

Serve hot over the basmati rice, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
317
Protein
34.4g
Fat
9.4g
Carbs
24.5g
Fiber
2.1g
Sodium
215mg

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