My current signature dish is a Sri lankan style prawn curry that I invented by accident.
Base of cooked ginger ( thumbsized), garlic ( 6 cloves), cardamom powder (teaspoon), cumin powder (2 teaspoons) and sweet browned onions - blended.
Slow cook sauce with cinnamon stick, whole birdseyes ( slightly bruised), paprika and soy sauce ( plus water obviously). Season with salt and sugar to balance. Takes a good 30 mins.
Add raw king prawns, grated black pepper and cook on high heat for about 2 mins. Add good handful of corriander leaves and a good squeeze of lemon. Stir through on the heat. Done.