Tikka prawns with spinach and cumin rice
10
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Tikka meaning “bits and pieces” is a delicious combination of aromatic spices that coat the prawns and creates a delicious meal that is ready in just 20 minutes.


Ingredients
Indian curry paste
¼ cup(s), (75g) tikka masala paste
Plain or natural yoghurt, low-fat, no added sugar
200 g
Lemon juice
¼ cup(s), (60ml)
Raw peeled prawns
300 g, (buy 600g) peeled, tails intact
Microwave white rice
450 g, 90 second basmati rice
Vegetable oil
2 tsp
Ground cumin
2 tsp, (seeds)
Baby spinach
100 g
Fresh coriander
2 tbs, to serve
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Combine the curry paste, ½ cup (140g) yoghurt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the prawns and toss to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, cook the rice in the microwave following packet instructions.
3
Heat the oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook the cumin, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until just wilted. Add the remaining lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked rice and toss to combine. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
4
Preheat a chargrill or barbecue on medium-high and lightly spray with oil. Chargrill the prawns, turning, for 3-4 minutes or until the prawns change colour and are cooked through. Combine the remaining yoghurt and the chopped coriander in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the tikka prawns with rice and yoghurt mixture. Top with coriander sprigs.
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