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Prawn Bhuna

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Prawn Bhuna is a South Asian curry in which prawns are cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and dry spices. The dish is characterized by its thick, reduced gravy where the sauce coats the seafood intensely. Bhuna refers to a cooking technique of frying spices until they form a paste. It is commonly served in restaurants across Britain with ties to Bangladeshi-British cuisine.

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Why is Prawn Bhuna drier than most curries?

Bhuna cooking reduces an onion, tomato and spice base until much of its water has evaporated and the oil begins to separate. The prawns are then coated in this concentrated masala rather than submerged in a loose gravy.

When should prawns be added to a bhuna?

They should usually be added after the masala has reduced because prawns cook in only a few minutes. Adding them too early can make them rubbery while the onions and tomatoes are still concentrating.

How does Prawn Bhuna differ from prawn jalfrezi?

Prawn Bhuna centers on a thick, reduced masala that clings to the shellfish. Jalfrezi more prominently features stir-fried peppers, onions and chilies, usually leaving the vegetables with a firmer texture.

Can frozen prawns be used for Prawn Bhuna?

Yes, but they should be fully thawed and patted dry before entering the reduced sauce. Excess water from frozen prawns can loosen the masala and undermine the dry bhuna texture.

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