Prawns Masala

Prawns Masala is a delicious and popular ,It is made with succulent prawns cooked in a flavorful and aromatic masala gravy. Here’s a recipe to prepare Prawns Masala:

Ingredients:

500 grams of prawns, cleaned and deveined

2 onions, finely chopped

2 tomatoes, pureed

3-4 green chilies, slit

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust according to your spice preference)

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

2 tablespoons oil

Salt to taste

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan or kadai or mud pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.

Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala, stirring occasionally.

Now, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook for a minute.

Add the cleaned prawns to the masala and mix them gently until they are coated well with the spices.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the prawns cook for about 5-6 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken slightly.

Sprinkle garam masala and salt to taste. Stir well.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Your Prawns Masala is ready to be served! It goes well with steamed rice, roti (Indian bread), or naan. Enjoy your flavorful and spicy prawns masala!