Curried Rice Salad with Prawns and Mango

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:

  • Basmati Rice – 2 cups
  • Curry Powder – 2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder – 1 1/2 tsp, ground
  • Mayonnaise – 3/4 cup
  • Water – 2 tblsp
  • Sweet Chilli Sauce – 2 tblsp
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Prawns – 150 gms, small, peeled
  • Spring Onions – 4, chopped
  • Red Capsicum – 1/2, finely diced
  • Celery Stalk – 1/2, finely sliced
  • Mango – 3/4 cup, diced
  • Fresh Herbs – 4 tblsp

Method:

  1. Cook the rice in a pan of salted boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender.
  2. Drain and rinse to remove excess starch.
  3. Drain again and transfer to a bowl.
  4. While the rice is still warm add the curry powder, salt and turmeric powder.
  5. Mix well and keep aside to cool.
  6. Whisk the mayonnaise, water, sweet chilli sauce and black pepper in a small bowl.
  7. Mix this with the rice.
  8. Add the prawns, spring onions, capsicum, celery and most of the mango and herbs.
  9. Transfer to a serving dish.
  10. Garnish with the remaining mango and herbs.
  11. Serve.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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