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Tandoori Prawns with Saffron and Cardamom Poached Pears

Tandoori Prawns with Saffron and Cardamom Poached Pears
Recipes to make with Pears
Recipe By: 
Australian Pears
australianpears.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
10 minutes
Cook Time: 
30 minutes
Serves: 
4

Ingredients

  • 12 raw peeled prawns
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon yoghurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chickpea flour
  • 1 tablespoon oil


Method

  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add prawns to the marination
  2. Heat oven to 180°C. Spread prawns in a single layer on a heated tray and cook for 5 minutes
  3. Serve with poached pears


Poached Pears

Ingredients

  • 2 Packham Pears
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 green cardamom
  • Few strands of saffron
  • 2 tablespoons rose water


Method

  1. Combine the water, honey, cardamom, turmeric, salt, saffron and rose water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir well and add peeled pears. Place a disc of greaseproof paper on the surface of the pear mixture. Cook, covered for 10-15 minutes. Transfer pears to a bowl
  2. Increase heat and bring the syrup to boil. Boil, uncovered until the syrup thickens slightly
  3. Cut pears and drizzle with the syrup and serve with tandoori prawns

Links
[1] https://australianpears.com.au