Preparation:
Grind the garlic, chili, cumin seed, mustard seeds, peppercorns and turmeric together in a processor with 2 Tbsp of vinegar to act as a lubricant. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion paste over moderately low heat until light brown.
Add the ground spices and continue to fry the mixture until it turns reddish, with a 'crumbled' look. Add the prawns and cook, stirring frequently for 10 minutes.
Add the balance of the vinegar, the water and salt and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. There will be very little sauce.
Serve warm
VARIATION: The prawn vindaloo can be prepared as a proper pickle, which means that it is a bottled (or refrigerated condiment) used now and then with other foods as an adjunct to the meat or fish dishes being served.
Should you wish to prepare this as a pickle, follow the instructions, but omit the onions and the water and cook the prawns separately in 2 Tbsp of oil before adding them to the mixtur |
