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Creamy Indian Prawn Curry & Tamarind Chutney

Creamy Indian Prawn Curry & Tamarind Chutney

with Spinach, Rice & Garlic Tortillas
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
35.7g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Crustaceans
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pecan
  • Pine Nut
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut

This fun, fresh and fast meal is nothing short of fancy. In four easy steps, whip up this creamy Indian curry, with North Indian spiced prawns ready to soak up the fluffy basmati rice. All that's left is to get to dunking the garlic tortillas into this delicious bowl.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 sachet

mild North Indian spice blend

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

peeled prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

1 bag

Trimmed Green Beans

1 packet

tomato paste

1 packet

mild curry paste

1 packet

garlic paste

1 packet

light cooking cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

microwavable basmati rice

(Contains: Soy)

6

mini flour tortillas

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk, Soy)

1 packet

Tamarind Chutney

(Contains: Soy)

1 packet

crushed peanuts

(Contains: Peanuts May be present: Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut)

1 packet

Greek-style yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 tsp

brown sugar

⅓ cup

water

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

Energy (kJ)4128 kJ
Fat40.3 g
of which saturates17.2 g
Carbohydrate116.8 g
of which sugars32.7 g
Protein35.7 g
Sodium2612 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• In a medium bowl, combine mild North Indian spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil. Add peeled prawns and toss to coat. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook prawns, tossing, until pink and starting to curl up, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

2
2

• Wipe out pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook trimmed green beans, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Add tomato paste, mild curry paste and half the garlic paste and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in light cooking cream, the brown sugar and the water, until thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Stir in baby spinach leaves and cooked prawns until wilted and combined.

3
3

• While green beans are cooking, microwave basmati rice until steaming, 2-3 minutes. • In a small heatproof bowl, microwave the butter and remaining garlic paste in 10 second bursts, until melted and fragrant. • Brush garlic butter over mini flourtortillas. Season. • Heat a second large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook a tortilla until golden, 1 minute each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

4
4

• Divide rice and creamy Indian prawn curry between bowls. • Top with tamarind chutney, a dollop of Greek-style yoghurt and crushed peanuts. • Serve with garlic tortillas. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the delicious, flavourful curry, though some found it overpowering. Adjust tamarind chutney to taste for sweetness and intensity.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with some reporting it ready in just 20 minutes.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding the tamarind chutney during cooking. Some recommend adding a bay or curry leaf for extra depth.
  • Portions: Generous servings that could stretch to feed three people, though some found it too much for two.
  • Sides: Several preferred the cheesy tortillas from a similar recipe over the garlic tortillas included here.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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