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Tandoori Prawns with Saffron and Cardamom Poached Pears

Recipe by Australian Pears

Tandoori Prawns with Saffron and Cardamom Poached Pears
Prep 10 minutesCook 30 minutesServes 4
IngredientsMethod
  • 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

Poached Pears

  • 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
  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

  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
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