Instructions: Peel and cube the cucumber; cube the lobster meat. Heat the butter and saute the onions and garlic for 10 minutes. Add the ginger, cayenne, salt, curry powder and tomatoes. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour and add the coconut milk slowly.

Continue to stir until boiling, then simmer 2 minutes. Add the cucumber and lobster meat and continue cooking, over low heat, for 15 minutes.

Combine the lemon juice and jam then add to the lobster mixture, blending well. Serve hot with boiled rice.

To Make Good Curries by Helen Lawson

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