Prawn Balti (Serves 4 at 4 pp each)

500g raw king prawns
juice of 1 lime
1.5 tsp paprika

Masala
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, diced
4cm piece of fresf root ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
400g canned chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 - 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground garam masala
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp caster sugar
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves

1. Put the prawns in a bowl, squeeze over the lime juice and stir in the paprika.  Stir well and then leave on one side while you make the masala.

2. Heat the oil in a wok over a moderate heat and fry the onion for about 5 mins, add the ginger, garlic, chillies and red pepper.  Continue frying for about a minute.

3. Turn the heat up and add the tomatoes, turmeric, chilli powder, cinnamon, garam masala, ground coriander and sugar.  Cook briskly until the tomatoes have thickened.  Pour in about 150ml hot water and stir well and turn the heat down to low.

4. Add the prawns, along with any lime juice from the bowl and simmer for 3-4 mins until the prawns are cooked.  Add the coriander and serve.