Yield: 4 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 \N | Cooked king prawns |
| \N \N | (jumbo shrimp) |
| 175 grams | Paneer (see below) |
| \N \N | *Substitute with Ricotta |
| \N \N | Cheese |
| 2 tablespoons | Tomato puree (paste) |
| 4 tablespoons | Greek-style yoghurt |
| 1½ teaspoon | Garam masala |
| 1 teaspoon | Chilli powder |
| 1 teaspoon | Garlic pulp |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 teaspoons | Mango powder (amchur) |
| 1 teaspoon | Ground coriander |
| 8 tablespoons | Butter |
| 1 teaspoon | Corn oil |
| 3 \N | Fresh green chillies |
| \N \N | Chopped |
| 3 tablespoons | Chopped fresh coriander |
| ⅔ cup | Single (light) cream |
1. Peel the king prawns(jumbo shrimp) and cube the paneer.
2. Blend the tomato puree(paste), yoghurt, garam masala, chilli powder, garlic, salt, mango powder and ground coriander in a mixing bowl and set to one side.
3. Melt the butter with the oil in a deep frying skillet or wok. Lower the heat slightly and quickly fry the paneer and prawns for about 2 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper towels.
4. Pour the spice mixture into the fat left in the pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
5. Add the paneer and prawns and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the prawns are heated through.
6. Add the fresh chillies and most of the coriander and pour in the cream.
Heat through for about 2 minutes, garnish with the remaining coriander and serve with rice.
Home-Made Paneer =============== To make paneer at home, bring 1 litre or 4 cups milk to the boil over a low heat. Add 2 Tbl lemon juice, stirring continuously and gently until the milk thickens and begins to curdle.
Strain the curdled milk through a sieve (strainer) lined with a muslin (cheesecloth). Set aside under a heavy weight for about 1½ to 2 hours to press to a flat shape about 1cm thick.
Make the paneer a day before you plan to use the recipe; it will then be firmer and easier to handle. Cut and use as required; it will keep for about one week in the refrigerator.
//Compiled by Imran C.//
Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V3 #183 From: "I. Chaudhary" <imranc@...> Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 12:59:46 +1000 (EST)