As I stand in my kitchen, surrounded by the comforting and pleasing smells of spices and the sizzle of hot oil, my mind drifts back to a time long ago. A time when I was just a young girl, watching my grandmother cook up a storm in her tiny kitchen. I remember the way she moved with such grace and ease, her hands moving quickly and confidently as she chopped vegetables and mixed spices. I would sit in the corner of my kitchen, watching her every move with wide eyes, eager to learn everything I could from her.

With that being mentioned, one of my fondest memories of my grandmother’s cooking was her prawn ladies finger curry. It is a recipe that has been passed down in our family for generations. My grandmother took great pride in making it so perfect. I can still remember the sound of the prawns sizzling in the pan and then them turning into a beautiful shade of pink as they were getting cooked. And the smell…oh, the smell was simply divine. The scent of coriander, cumin, and turmeric would waft through the house, making my mouth water instantly.

But it wasn’t just the prawns that made this dish so special. It was the ladies finger, or okra, that really made it so unique. My grandmother would slice the okra into thin rounds, and then sauté them with onions and garlic until they were soft and tender. The combination of the prawns and okra was truly magical, creating a rich, flavorful, and simply irresistible curry.

Standing here in my kitchen, preparing to cook my grandmother’s recipe, tingles me with nostalgia and good memories. I can almost hear her voice, guiding me through each step of the process. The moment becomes even more wholesome when I take the first bite and the flavors are just on spot! All in all, it brings memories of my grandmother and the lazy afternoons I spent with her in the kitchen.

Indeed, the prawn ladies’ finger curry it’s not just a dish for me but it is a tradition that has been passed down through my family for generations. Every bite of it is so savory and delicious. It consists of fresh prawns sautéed with sliced ladies’ fingers and a mixture of spices, including turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The end result is a rich and flavorful dish that leaves a lingering taste on the tongue! 

As suggested by my mother, take your time in carefully selecting the perfect ladies’ fingers and deveining the prawns. Then marinate the prawns in a mixture of spices, including chili powder and turmeric, for an hour before cooking. This allowed the prawns to absorb the flavors of the spices, making them more succulent and tasty. 

The dish can be served with a side of steamed rice, and this is exactly how my family enjoys this dish. The flavors make it the most divine and delicious dish to go with steamed rice. 

Prawn ladies’ finger dish is more than just a meal for me. It’s a symbol of family, tradition, and love. It’s a dish that brings back nostalgic memories of my childhood and the joy it brought to our family. Although my grandmother is not here with me, her cooking and the memories it created will always be with me. Today, I am very glad to be able to share this recipe with you people!