2 green chillies, slit lengthways
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
½ lime, juice only
3 medium red onions, blended to a fine paste
350g/12oz basmati rice
75ml/2½fl oz coconut milk
2 bay leaves
½ tsp ground green cardamom
1 tbsp ground cumin
pinch smoked salt
1 tsp salt
½ tsp sugar (optional)
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground turmeric
90ml/3fl oz vegetable oil
400g/14oz prawns, peeled and de-veined (the largest size you can find)