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Mchuzi wa Kamba (Zanzibar Prawn Curry)

Mchuzi wa Kamba (Prawn Curry) is a traditional Zanzibar (Tanzanian) recipe for a stew of curried prawns (shrimp) in a coconut milk and tomato sauce favoured with tamarind. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Zanzibar version of: Prawn Curry (Mchuzi wa Kamba).

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : CurrySpice RecipesVegetable RecipesTanzania Recipes


This is a traditional Swahili dish from the island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean.

Ingredients:

1.5kg shelled king prawns
450ml coconut milk
1 large onion, chopped
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 green bell peppers, de-seeded and chopped
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp Garam Masala
tamarind paste, to taste
salt to taste

Method:

Place the prawns in a saucepan cover with the coconut milk and add the tamarind paste to taste then set aside.

Stir together the onion, tomatoes, green pepper, garlic and spices and add to the fish and coconut milk. Place on low heat and simmer slowly until the prawns are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened. Serve immediately with chapatis or Rice.