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Indian Prawn Stir-Fry

The kind of Indian plate you make on repeat. garam masala, a proper char, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 1,985 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Indian Prawn Stir-Fry
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garam masala elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Cook over a fierce heat until well charred in patches, then finish through.

Stir in the garam masala and the rest of the garam masala flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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