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King Prawn Balti Recipe

August 25, 2022 by Michelle
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King Prawn Balti Curry

A king prawn balti curry that’s full of flavour, spice and garlic. This recipe is ready in under 30 minutes for an Indian fakeaway made in the comfort of your own home.

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King prawn balti curry

Looking for a balti curry that’s quick, tasty and uses no pre-made sauces? Well, here it is! This easy king prawn balti is a delicious curry ready in only 25 minutes.

It’s made with a range of Indian spices, garlic, ginger, fresh tomatoes and coriander to make a rich balti that’s full of flavour.

Simple yet so tasty, this curry is the perfect midweek meal. Serve with pilau rice and naan bread for an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy.

King prawn balti curry recipe

What Is Balti Flavour?

A balti curry is flavoured with garlic, onions, turmeric, garam masala, fenugreek leaves and other spices. It’s usually served with lamb or goat but other meats like chicken or prawns can be used instead.

The name comes from what the curry is served in – a balti bowl, the curry is both cooked and served in this pan. You might have seen one at your local Indian takeaway, it’s a wide pan with two loop handles (like in the pictures).

Is A Balti Curry Spicy?

How hot is a balti? It’s definitely a low to medium curry that’s quite mild in heat. Out of 1 to 10 with 10 being the hottest, I think a balti would sit comfortably at 4 or 5.

A balti curry isn’t typically spicy, it’s not the type of curry where you’ll need to drink lots of water during and after.

King prawn curry in balti dish

Watch How To Make It

Recipe Ingredients:

Below are the ingredients needed for this recipe:

  • Oil: I used vegetable oil but you can use other oils like rapeseed oil or ghee.
  • King Prawns: Use fresh raw prawns, buy them deshelled and deveined or prep this yourself prior to making this dish. You can use cooked prawns, but they need to simmer for less time or they can turn rubbery.
  • Ginger And Garlic: Adds extra flavour to the curry.
  • Onion: I used one small onion.
  • Tomatoes: Finely chop the tomatoes into small chunks. I used 4 medium tomatoes.
  • Green Chilli: I used a green chilli from a bag of mixed chillies which have a moderate heat level. The type of chilli you use will determine the heat level of the curry. Use mild chillies for a mild curry.
  • Spices: Salt, chilli powder, turmeric, grounded fenugreek and garam masala are the spices used in this king prawn balti recipe.
  • Fresh Coriander: A handful of fresh coriander is added to the curry a few minutes before the curry has finished cooking. It adds colour and taste.

How To Make A King Prawn Balti Curry (Step-By-Step)

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make this Indian king prawn balti curry (like the takeaway). Full recipe instructions are on the recipe card:

Step One:

Frying onions, garlic and ginger

On a moderate heat add oil to a balti bowl or pan. Fry the diced onions and chillies for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened and starting to brown.

Add diced garlic and ginger and fry for 30 seconds stirring frequently.

Step Two:

Seasonings added to balti pan

Add the chopped tomatoes and leave to simmer for 5 minutes or until broken down. Stir occasionally to prevent the onions from sticking to the pan.

Then add salt, chilli powder, turmeric, grounded fenugreek and garam masala. Continue to stir for a further 30 seconds.

Step Three:

Add water and leave curry to simmer

Add water and leave the curry to simmer until it has thickened. Stir the curry occasionally. This should take roughly 5 to 10 minutes.

Step Four:

Fresh prawns added to curry

Add the king prawns and leave to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan.

Step Five:

Fresh coriander added to curry

Sprinkle with fresh coriander, serve and enjoy!

What To Serve With Prawn Balti

Serve this balti curry with 2 ingredient flatbreads, crispy onion bahjis, pilau rice or even with a dollop of this homemade caramelised red onion chutney.

Or simply serve with naan breads and scoop the balti curry out of the bowl and into your mouth.

Homemade Indian curry with prawns

More Curry Recipes

Below are more easy and tasty curry recipes:

  • Chicken Bhuna Curry
  • Chicken And Aubergine Curry
  • Chinese Curry Sauce
Prawn balti curry

King Prawn Balti Recipe

Michelle
Here's how to make an easy Indian king prawn balti curry. This recipe is full of flavour and ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 People
Calories 408 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 240 g King Prawns
  • 250 ml Water
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • 2 Medium Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Thumb-Size Ginger
  • 2 Large Tomatoes
  • Handful Fresh Coriander

Spices

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Grounded Fenugreek Or Fenugreek Leaves
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala

Instructions
 

  • On a moderate heat add oil to a balti bowl or pan. Fry the diced onions and chillies for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened and starting to brown.
  • Add diced garlic and ginger and fry for 30 seconds stirring frequently.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and leave to simmer for 5 minutes or until broken down. Stir occasionally to prevent the onions from sticking to the pan.
  • Then add salt, chilli powder, turmeric, grounded fenugreek and garam masala. Continue to stir for a further 30 seconds.
  • Add water and leave the curry to simmer until it has thickened. Stir the curry occasionally. This should take roughly 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the king prawns and leave to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan.
  • Sprinkle with fresh coriander, serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 19gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 1968mgPotassium: 673mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2034IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 2mg
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