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Prawn masala gravy
Ingredients
500 gms prawns
6 tbsp oil
2 onions sliced
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp salt
2 big tomatoes chopped
3 tbsp coconut paste
2 tsp cumin seeds
handful of curry leaves
coriander leaves for garnishing
Method
- Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and allow them to sputter.
- Next add curry leaves and prawns and mix well.
- Fry for a minute and then transfer the prawns mix to a plate. We will add them to the gravy later.
- Now add 2 tbsp oil to the same pan, add onions and saute till the onions turn golden.
- Then add garlic and ginger paste and saute till the raw smell goes.
- Then add red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and salt and mix well.
- Next add tomato puree and cook till oil starts separating.
- Finally add coconut paste and mix well.
- Cook for a minute and switch off the gas.
- Allow the mix to cool down completely and grind to a fine paste.
- Put the puree back to the pan, add 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
- When the gravy starts boiling add the prawns along with the curry leaves and cumin seeds and mix well.
- Close a lid and cook in medium flame for 5 to 10 minutes till the prawns have formed a round shape and are tender.
- Once done, switch off the gas and transfer the gravy to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Naan/ Chapathi or with Rice and sambar or any curry of your choice.
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I may not eat prawns but that masala surely looks delicious... love the color of the gravy...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
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