Goan lobster curry

A really quick and easy seafood curry that would work well with prawns as well as lobster. Serve with pilau rice.

Ingredients

• 50ml/2fl oz olive oil
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp mango powder
• 1 stick cinnamon, broken up
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red chilli, finely chopped
• 100g/3½oz fresh coconut, grated
• 400ml/14fl oz coconut milk
• 4 tsp tamarind paste
• 675g/1lb 8oz cooked lobster, meat removed and cut into large pieces
• 1 small bunch coriander, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation method

1. In a large pan, heat the oil. When hot add the onions and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until deeply golden-brown. Add all the spices, garlic, chilli, fresh coconut and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then add the tamarind paste and simmer for 3- 4 minutes.

2. Stir through the lobster meat. Cook until the lobster is warmed through, then sprinkle over the coriander and season to taste with salt and pepper.