TASTE columnist Sarah Ali Choudhury is the toast of the town this month after making it through to the finals for Bournemouth Tourism's Rising Star award.
The mother of four from Bournemouth who started her business last August, is rapidly becoming known as the new face of Indian food.
Sarah specialises in creating simple but tasty recipes and is a regular guest at food festivals and demonstration kitchens across the UK.
Here's one of recipes to try at home.
Tomato Prawn Fry
Ingredients:
250g prawns
10 small or cherry tomatoes (chopped into quarters)
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 finely chopped onion
4 cloves grated garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 heaped tsp curry powder
Method:
Heat a frying pan and pour in the oil, allow the oil to heat up
When hot, add the mustard seeds until they pop
Then add the grated garlic, the onion and the salt and gently fry for 4-5 minutes
Add the turmeric, coriander, curry powder and stir well then add 2 tbsp water
Allow the spices to cook for about 4-5 on a low-medium heat
Add the prawns and stir well
Then add the tomatoes and cook on a medium-high gas for about 3-4 mins
Then turn it to a slow gas for 5 mins or until the sauce is thickened
Serve and enjoy!
If you "like a bit of spice" add some dried chilli flakes with the mustard seeds in step 1.
This can be eaten on its own or as a salad.
Tomato Prawn Fry also makes a great healthy wrap or jacket potato filling.
You can find information, recipes and videos on YouTube Channel "Sarah Ali Choudhury".
See sarahalieasycurry.com
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