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Prawn masala recipe video

Prawn Masala | Video

Prawns cooked in subtly spiced masala sauce for your next dinner
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Spice paste:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 - inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1 - inch ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and chopped

Marinate prawns:

  • 700 g prawns shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Prawn curry:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
  • 3 tablespoons chopped coriander cilantro leaves

Garnish:

  • Coriander cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Naan or steamed rice to serve

Instructions

Spice paste:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add cinnamon stick and cumin seeds. Sauté, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. Sauté, stirring, for about 2-3 minutes or until browned.
  • Add ground turmeric, ground coriander and red chili powder. Sauté, stirring, for about a minute or until fragrant.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool completely.
  • Grind to a smooth paste.
  • Transfer to a food processor. Grind to a smooth paste. Add water if needed.

Marinate prawns (shrimp):

  • Place prawns in a large bowl.
  • Add ground turmeric, red chili powder and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. 

Prawn (shrimp) masala:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground paste. Sauté, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • When oil starts to separate, add prawns and water. Cook, covered, for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add dried fenugreek leaves, garam masala and coriander (cilantro) leaves.
  • Stir to combine. Heat through.
  • Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves. 
  • Serve with naan and steamed rice 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 369mg | Sodium: 1854mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g