Prawns in green masala
PRAWNS IN GREEN MASALA
INGREDIENTS
- Medium size prawns – 20 nos
- Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp
- Red chilli pwdr – ½ tsp
- Coriander leaves – 1 cup
- Mint leaves – 1/4 cup
- Ginger – a small piece [ 1 inch ]
- Garlic – 6
- Green chilli – 4 or as per taste
- Oil – 2 tbsp + 2 tsp
- Garam masala pwdr – ½ tsp
- Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice as required
PREPARATION
- Clean the prawns by removing the head, shell and vein. Wash it well.
- Marinate it with chilli pwdr and turmeric pwdr and keep aside for min 20 mins.
- Make a fine paste of ginger + garlic + green chilli + coriander leaves + mint leaves. [ you can add 1 or 2 tbsp of water if required while grinding ]
METHOD
Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add the marinated prawns.
Stir and cook till it sweats completely and complete water is evaporated on medium flame.[ 5 mins ]
Remove and keep aside .
Heat 1 tbsp oil in another pan, add the green masala paste .
Stir fry till oil separates and raw smell leaves .
Add garam masala pwdr + coriander pwdr + salt and fry for few seconds.
Add the half cooked prawns and mix well.
Stir and cook for 5 – 7 minutes till the prawns are completely cooked and coated with the green masala.
Off the flame .
Drizzle few drops of lemon .
Transfer to serving dish and serve as a side dish.
NOTES
- You can also fry 1 sliced onion before adding the green paste.
- Adjust masalas as per taste .
- Don’t reduce oil .
- Don’t overcook else it will become rubbery.
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