King Prawn Jalfrezi Curry (Indian Restaurant Style)

Make a fruity Indian takeaway classic at home with this delicious king prawn jalfrezi curry recipe, packed full of onion, pepper and tomatoes!

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For those who like a curry packed with sizzling onions, peppers and tomatoes, this classic Indian takeaway style king prawn jalfrezi curry is definitely a good choice. This recipe uses Indian restaurant style curry broth, as well as a combination of vegetables to create a curry that’s full of texture and flavour.

Ingredients For Indian Takeaway Style King Prawn Jalfrezi Curry

This easy king prawn jalfrezi recipe takes just a few minutes to put together using Indian restaurant style curry broth. This precooked broth is a spice and onion filled blend that you can use in a wide range of dishes. As in takeaway and restaurant kitchens, it works as a building block to curry sauces and helps make it possible to cook dishes in just a few minutes. In this case, the broth is cooked out with ingredients including onion, peppers and tomato to make a deliciously complex and fruity curry sauce. With sizzling king prawns added, you can serve up your favourite Glasgow Indian takeaway style jalfrezi curry in just a few minutes!

• Vegetable Oil
• Onion
• Red Pepper
• Green Pepper
• Salad Tomato
• Cumin Seeds
• Fresh Green Chilli
• Curry Broth
• Garlic Ginger Paste
• Tomato Puree
• Mild Red Chilli Powder
• Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Methi)
• Sea Salt
• Fresh Coriander Leaves
• King Prawns
• Cashew Butter
• Creamed Coconut

How To Make Indian Takeaway Style King Prawn Jalfrezi Curry

Making this king prawn jalfrezi curry is so easy! And, with curry broth in the fridge or freezer, it takes just a few minutes too. First, onion, red pepper, green pepper and tomato are sizzled in a hot pan. Then, curry broth is added along with cooked king prawns, and the sauce is simmered until rich and delicious. Finally, jalfrezi sauce is finished with cashew butter and creamed coconut and it’s ready to serve.

Step 1: Fry Vegetables

Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a frying pan or curry pan over a medium head. Add 1 onion, sliced, 1/4 red pepper, sliced, 1/4 green pepper, sliced, and 1 salad tomato, quartered. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds and 1 fresh green finger chilli and and stir-fry for another 20 seconds.

Step 2: Begin Jalfrezi Curry

Add 80 millilitres curry broth, 1 teaspoon garlic ginger paste, 1/2 teaspoon tomato puree, 1/4 teaspoon mild red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (methi), pinch sea salt and 1 small handful fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped. Mix well and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 3: Simmer Jalfrezi Curry

Add another 80 millilitres curry broth and mix well. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add 9 cooked king prawns, 2 teaspoons cashew butter, 15 grams creamed coconut and the remaining 80 millilitres curry broth, mix well and simmer for 2 minutes until the curry sauce is slightly thick and bubbling hot.

Step 4: Serve

Transfer the king prawn jalfrezi curry to a serving bowl and finish with a little more fresh coriander and 1/2 teaspoon flaked almonds . Serve with your favourite Indian rice and breads.

Recipe Tips For Indian Takeaway Style King Prawn Jalfrezi Curry

Vegetarian Alternative: Use tinned / cooked chickpeas or cubed paneer instead of cooked king prawns.
Cooking The Curry Sauce: Each time the curry broth is added, let it simmer well and caramelise in the pan. You’ll see the sauce change colour slightly as it cooks. You can do this with even better results using a curry pan.
More Curry Sauce: If the jalfrezi curry sauce becomes thick too quickly (or if you like more jalfrezi curry sauce to mop up with plain chapatis), you can add a few tablespoons of water while the sauce is simmering.

I hope you’ll try this Indian takeaway style king prawn jalfrezi curry recipe. If you do, let me know in the comments how it went!

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King Prawn Jalfrezi Curry Recipe FAQ

What is curry broth?
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens often use a prepared curry broth. It’s a rich onion and spice filled gravy that can be turned into vindaloo, dansak, patia and most every other curry you can think of. You can use this recipe.

Can I use tandoori king prawns to make tandoori king prawn jalfrezi curry instead?
You can definitely use cooked tandoori king prawns in this recipe to make a takeaway style king prawn jalfrezi curry instead. It’s a great variation that will add a touch of char and smoke flavour to the finished curry sauce.

What can I serve with king prawn jalfrezi curry?
This fruity curry is delicious with pilau rice and plain chapati.

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