Prawn Dhansak

Name: Prawn Dhansak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil / ghee (or low calorie cooking spray); 4 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed); 2 tsp mustard seeds; 2 tsp mild curry powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 medum onions (peeled and finely diced); 1 green chili (finely diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp fresh ginger (peeled and finely diced ); 1 tbsp light brown sugar (or sweetener for SW version (optional)); 1 cup (200g) split red lentils (rinsed); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 14 oz (400g) crushed tomatoes (canned, or 3 chopped fresh tomatoes); 14 oz (400g) canned pineapple chunks in juice (or fresh pineapple (optional)); 2 ½ cups (650ml) vegetable stock (or as needed); 1 lb (450g) jumbo shrimp (or prawns); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro ((= corinader) chopped, to garnish); 2 pinches red pepper flakes (to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

This one-pot Dhansak curry with red lentils and shrimp (prawns) makes a delicious and protein-packed family meal. Slimming World Friendly with minor modifications. Serve with rice and naan bread or simply on its own.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:37 GMT