How to make Masala Prawns -

Spicy and tangy prawns cooked with onions and tomato puree

Sanjeev Kapoor

This recipe is from the book Kadai Cooking.

Main Ingredients : Prawns (प्रॉन/कोलम्बी/झींगा), Oil (ऑइल)

Cuisine : Indian

Course : Main Course Seafood


Masala Prawns

Masala Prawns Recipe Card

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History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines.  The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions. 
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.    

Prep Time : 26-30 minutes

Cook time : 26-30 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Spicy

Ingredients for Masala Prawns Recipe

  • Prawns shelled and deveined 40

  • Oil 2 tablespoons

  • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

  • Onion chopped 2 medium

  • Ginger chopped 1 inch piece

  • Green chilli chopped 2

  • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

  • Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1/4 cup

  • Tomato chopped 2 medium

  • Tomato puree 4 tablespoons

  • Salt to taste

  • Sugar 1/2 teaspoon

  • Lemon grass stock 2 teaspoons

  • Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a kadai; add the cumin seeds. When they begin to change colour, add the onions and sauté till light brown. Add the ginger and green chillies and sauté for a while.

Step 2

Add the chilli powder, half the coriander leaves, tomatoes, tomato purée, salt, sugar and lemon juice and cook till the oil separates.

Step 3

Add the prawns with half a cup of water and cook over medium heat for five to seven minutes. Stir in the garam masala powder. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining coriander leaves.

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