Step 1

Marinate the prawns with the ingredients listed underneath that heading above.

Step 2

Heat a pan over medium high and dry roast the ingredients listed under 'whole spice powder' until aromatic and the mustard seeds begin to crackle. Place in a bowl to cool slightly then grind to a powder using a spice grinder.

Step 3

Heat 2 tbsp ghee in the same pan or a wok if you have one.

Step 4

Add curry leaves. Stir for a minute.

Step 5

Add crushed garlic and chillies. Saute for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add spice powder (my blender isn't working well, hence the coarse texture) and turn the heat down. Saute for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add Prawns and cook for 5 minutes before adding Tamarind and cooking for a further minute or two.

Step 8

Add water if needed. Taste and add a pinch of sugar if you like.

Step 9

Pour over remaining ghee and add a squeeze of lime juice.