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South Indian style prawns masala curry recipe
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Prawns Masala Curry
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Prawn masala curry is apopular seafood dish, especially in coastal regions where prawns or shrimp area bundant. It's a flavorful and aromatic curry made with a blend of spices,tomatoes and onions

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Andhra
Keyword: prawn masala curry
Servings: 4
Author: Uppada Lakshmi
Ingredients
  • Prawns – 250 gms.
  • Turmeric powder – 1 tbsp.
  • Salt - 1 tbsp.
  • Oil – 4 tbsp.
  • Onions – 2 No. medium sized
  • Green chilies –3 No.
  • Tomatoes – 2 No. large size
  • Cinnamon sticks – 4 No.
  • Cloves – 3 No.
  • Green cardamoms – 2 No.
  • Black pepper corns – 10 No.
  • Bay leaves – 2 No.
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tbsp.
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp.
  • Red chili powder – 1 tbsp.
  • Coriander powder – 1 tbsp.
  • Garam masala powder – ½ tbsp.
  • Water – 250 ml.
  • Coriander leaves – to garnish
Instructions
  1. In a mixing dish, combine cleaned prawns, 12 tbsp turmeric powder, and 12 tbsp salt. Combine thoroughly.
  2. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and add the prawns. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat to let the water to seep out and cook.
  3. Meanwhile, in a mixer grinder, combine the onions and green chilies to produce a soft paste; transfer to a separate bowl.
  4. Place 2 tomatoes in the same jar and puree them, then transfer to a small bowl.
  5. Cook the prawns until all of the water has disappeared and they are done. Transfer to a separate plate and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil and add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and green cardamoms.
  7. Place the black pepper corns, bay leaves, and cumin seeds in a bowl. Sauté for a few minutes.
  8. Cook for a few minutes after adding the onion paste, then add the ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw flavour is gone.
  9. Add tomato puree, 12 tbsp turmeric powder, and 12 tbsp salt.
  10. Put red chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder to taste. Combine thoroughly.
  11. Stir in the semi-cooked prawns. Mix in another 250 mL of water. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat with the lid closed.
  12. Garnish the prawn masala curry with coriander leaves and serve immediately.

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