Prawns in Tamarind Sauce

Delicious King Prawns in a Tamarind Sauce. Best served with cooked rice.

Ingredients:
King Prawns – 10 to 12, raw, peeled, shells reserved, tails and head intact
Butter – 1 1/2 tblsp + 1/2 tblsp
Garlic – 1 clove
Dry Red Chilli – 1
Onion – 1/2, small, sliced
Chicken Stock – 125 ml
Tamarind Paste – 75 gms
Coriander Leaves – few, chopped

Method:
1. Heat 1 1/2 tblsp butter in a pan over medium flame.
2. Add the shells, sliced onions, red chillies, garlic and tamarind paste.
3. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Pour the stock and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce flame and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Remove and blend until smooth.
7. Strain well and keep aside.
8. Heat 1 1/2 tblsp butter in a pan.
9. Add the prawns and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
10. Pour the sauce and cook for a minute.
11. Remove and transfer to a serving dish.
12. Garnish with coriander leaves.

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