That
was one of this days when I had this feeling to eat something nice
but I wasn't too sure what that might be. Finally decided to go for
curry but rice wasn't in my mind. If you have the same though try
this recipe. It is easy to prepare and does not take long time. Have
fun.
VEGETABLE CURRY MASH
WITH GRILLED TUNA STEAKS, PRAWNS IN CREAMY TAMARIND SAUCE AND
YOGHURT RAITA
INGREDIENTS
for 4 people:
4
tuna steaks
4
large potatoes and 2 large carrots pealed and roughly diced
12
large raw peeled prawns
1
cup frozen peas
1
cup cream
3
- 4 tsp tamarind paste
1
cup greek yoghurt
3
tbs butter
½
burbles cucumber grated and juice squeezed out
1
small white onion finely chopped
1-2
tsp curry powder
salt,
pepper, paprika
fresh
coriander or parsley for decoration
optionally
hard boiled egg
Season
steaks with salt, pepper and pinch of curry. Let them sit in fridge
while you prepare other things. Prepare large pot with water for
potatoes and carrots. Cook them until soft, drain water and add
frozen peas.While these boiling, place frying pan on medium heat and
melt butter, add curry powder and stir to cook out flavours. 1 minute
should be enough just be careful not to burn it. Add this mixture
into pot with already cooked vegies and make mash. A dash of cream
will be helpful.
In
a small saucepan bring cream slowly to boil, stir in tamarind sauce
and add prawns. Try to reduce sauce by boiling for few minutes.
Season for flavour. You can add more tamarind paste for your liking.
Should be nice and zesty.
For
tuna steaks you can use either BBQ or grilling pan. Whatever suits
you. I've used electric BBQ. Make sure grilling surface is hot. Place
steaks on and grill for few minutes on each side.
Raita
is very simple. Just mix yoghurt, onion and cucumber and season for
flavours.
Decorate
with some greens and sprinkle with paprika powder and done. Ready to
eat.
Enjoy.