Skin beautiful prawn oatmeal curry with turmeric

It’s Day 6 of Oat Week at The Curious Giraffe!

When you think of oats, savoury dishes don’t immediately come to mind. Most people think of pairing them with sweet things like apples and cinnamon however they are much more versatile. If you think of replacing rice with oats in certain recipes, it opens up a whole new ballgame! I don’t eat a lot of rice, however I love many of the seasonings that come in rice dishes. So I use oats with italian flavourings in risotto-like dishes, or with Thai and Indian spices. It’s a great neutral base that picks up whatever flavour you throw at it! I’ve even used oats in a successful version of Spanish paella! Today I’m doing a delicious curry using Indian seasonings which is full of heart-healthy, and skin friendly, Turmeric.

Turmeric and it’s active ingredient curcumin has been hailed as a superfood by many health gurus. There is a great roundup by Dr. Andrew Weil, of the key benefits of turmeric, here. Dr. Randy J. Horwitz the medical director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson wrote a paper in the American Academy of Pain Management discussing the health benefits of turmeric, and he stated that:

“Turmeric is one of the most potent natural anti-inflammatories available.”

Besides being excellent for your heart, this flavourful curry is full of the skin friendly ingredients turmeric, oats, and prawns.

Besides being excellent for your heart, this flavourful curry is full of the skin friendly ingredients turmeric, oats, and prawns.

Skin beautiful prawn oatmeal curry with turmeric

If you think of replacing rice with oats in certain recipes, it opens up a whole new ballgame! I don't eat a lot of rice, however I love many of the seasonings that come in rice dishes. So I use oats with italian flavourings in risotto-like dishes, or with Thai and Indian spices. It's a great neutral base that picks up whatever flavour you throw at it! I've even used oats in a successful version of Spanish paella!
Course Mains
Cuisine Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nutrient Rich, Refined Sugar Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Laura Livesey

Ingredients

First step

  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 large onion
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • Large knob of ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 small regular tomatoes those awful anemic tomatoes you see in the winter are perfect for this, as they are hard and not too sweet![/fusion_builder_column]


Second step

  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 5 cups chicken stock or veg stock
  • 1 can coconut milk 400 ml
  • 2 Tbsp ground turmeric grind it from the root, if possible for the most potent turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander powder


Third step

  • A large handful of tiger prawns or any other kind of prawns. If they are not cooked - they will need about 3-4 minutes to cook on their own in the dish, before adding the items below. If the dish has become too thick, add some more chicken stock before adding the prawns.
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 Tbsp coconut cream optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Garnish

  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander cilantro leaf
  • Crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and fry for 10-20 seconds until fragrant. Add the onion and saute until soft (about 3-4 mins), and then add chili flakes, ginger, garlic and salt and fry for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the following to the pot, bring to a boil, and then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender. You'll need to monitor it and stir a few times to avoid the bottom sticking and burning
  3. Finish the dish by adding these at the end
  4. Garnish and serve with

 

MAIN BENEFITS / WHY EAT THIS?

  • Turmeric, oats, lentils, coconut oil, ginger and garlic for heart health
  • Turmeric, oats, prawns for radiant skin

Your heart will thank you, and your skin will glow! What a great dish to include in your evening!