How to make Prawn Green Masala -
Prawns cooked in coriander and mint paste with some other masalas
This recipe is contributed by Member Karen Castelino.
Main Ingredients : Prawns (प्रॉन/कोलम्बी/झींगा), Coriander
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Seafood
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Prawn Green Masala Recipe Card
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 : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Prawn Green Masala Recipe
Prawns peeled and deveined 1/2 kilogram
Coriander for garnish 1 bunch
Fresh mint leaves 1/2 bunch
Garlic 6 cloves
Green chilli 3
Oil 2 tablespoons
Onion chopped 2 medium
Cinnamon 1/2 inch stick
Cloves 4-5
Black peppercorns 10-12
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Tomato chopped 2 medium
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Marinate the prawns with lemon juice and set aside for twenty minutes.
Step 2
Grind together mint leaves, coriander leaves, garlic and green chillies with water to a fine paste.
Step 3
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onions, cinnamon, cloves and black peppercorns and saute till the onions turn brown in color.
Step 4
Add turmeric powder and tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes get cooked.
Step 5
Add prawns and salt and mix well and cook further for two minutes.
Step 6
Add the mint and coriander paste and cook till the prawns gets cooked.
Step 7
Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.
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