Prawn Curry
Prawn Curry is a fragrant main course with raw prawns, basmati rice, fresh ginger, chilli and coriander. The Thermomix TM7 chops the aromatics in seconds, grinds the spices for maximum flavour and cooks the curry hands-free, giving you a silky, aromatic sauce without standing at the hob stirring.
About this recipe
Prawn Curry with the Thermomix TM7 brings a restaurant-style Indian-inspired main course to your kitchen in well under an hour. If you have been searching for prawn curry recipes or an easy curry for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is the one to try. The TM7 chops the onions, garlic, fresh root ginger and red chilli in seconds, releases the ground cumin and coriander directly into the hot oil, and then simmers the sauce hands-free while the basmati rice cooks. Because the machine stirs automatically, the aromatic base never burns and the spices bloom evenly, giving a deeper flavour than most hob versions. Juicy prawns are added at the end so they stay plump and tender rather than rubbery. Finished with a shower of fresh coriander leaves and a drizzle of olive oil, this quick weeknight dinner tastes slow-cooked but fits effortlessly into a busy schedule.
Preparation tips
- Pat the peeled raw prawns dry with kitchen paper before adding them to the bowl; excess moisture dilutes the curry sauce and makes it watery instead of silky and glossy around the prawns.
- Toast the ground cumin and ground coriander briefly in the olive oil with the chopped onion before adding liquid; this blooming step deepens the spice flavour and removes any raw, dusty edge from the curry base.
- For a milder family version, remove the seeds from the fresh chilli and add an extra pinch of ground coriander; serve with extra fresh coriander leaves so everyone can season their own plate.
Recipe variations
- Coconut variation: replace part of the cooking liquid with coconut milk and add a squeeze of lime at the end; the creamy coconut pairs wonderfully with the prawns, ginger and fresh coriander for a Thai-inspired twist.
- Festive seafood variation: swap half the prawns for mussels or diced white fish and add cherry tomatoes and a pinch of turmeric; this richer curry works beautifully as a dinner-party centrepiece with fluffy basmati rice.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops onions, garlic and fresh ginger in seconds into an even base, with no tears and no cutting board. [Chopping]
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds whole cumin and coriander seeds to a fragrant powder, unlocking far more aroma than pre-ground spices. [Grinding]
- Precise weighing - Add basmati rice and prawns directly into the mixing bowl; the integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs each ingredient to the gram. [Weighing]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix gently steams the prawns so they stay plump and juicy rather than overcooked and rubbery. [Steaming]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix stirs the curry sauce continuously at a controlled temperature, so the spices bloom without ever catching on the base. [Mixing]
Ingredients
- basmati rice
- olive oil
- onions
- fresh coriander leaves
- fresh root ginger
- fresh green chilli
- garlic cloves
- ground cumin
- ground coriander
- ground turmeric