Samar Codi (Prawn Curry)

Directions

In a bowl, combine 10 fl oz water with the cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric, garlic and ginger.

Mix well. Grind the coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a clean coffee grinder and add to the mixture.

Put the spice mixture into a pan and bring to a simmer.

Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.

The sauce should reduce and thicken.

Add the coconut milk, salt, kokum or tamarind paste and bring to a simmer.

Add the prawns and simmer, stirring now and then, until they turn opaque and are just cooked through.