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Jhinga Kalimirch

Prawns cooked in a black peppercorn flavoured gavy This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main Ingredients Prawns (kolambi/jhinga),, Black peppercorns
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Seafood
Prep Time 26-30 minutes
Cook time 26-30 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Non Veg

Ingredients list for Jhinga Kalimirch

  • 20 medium Prawns (kolambi/jhinga), deveined
  • 20 Black peppercorns
  • 3 medium Onions
  • 3 inch piece Ginger
  • 10 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Ghee
  • 5 Green cardamoms
  • 8 Cloves
  • 4 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 10 Cashewnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 5 Whole dry red chillies
  • 10 Curry leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
  • a few strands Saffron (kesar)

Method

  1. Wash prawns thoroughly under running water. Slice two onions and chop one. Grind ginger and garlic to a paste.
  2. Heat two tablespoons of ghee in pan. Add green cardamoms, cloves and half the crushed black peppercorns.
  3. When they change colour, add sliced onions and tomatoes. Sauté for three to four minutes.
  4. Add one cup of water, cashewnuts and bring to a boil. Take off the heat, cool and puree in a blender.

Nutrition Info

Calories 270
Carbohydrates 7.4
Protein 21.7
Fat 17.2
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