Yeaaaa...my first prawns recipe..the most awaiting one!!!Prawns or Shrimp roast is a very enjoyable and finger licking recipe. Spicy, simple and yummy recipe goes well with chapatis or rice..This is prepared in traditional way only but with a slight deviation...
Don't be panic by the long list of ingredients...Set your kitchen with all the spices..You are done..It takes less than 30 mins to prepare this dish..
Ingredients:
Prawns (cleaned and deveined) : 3
cups
Coconut oil: 2 tbsp
Cinnamon: 1"piece
Coconut oil: 2 tbsp
Cinnamon: 1"piece
Cloves: 3
Cardamom pods (coarsely powdered): 2
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds: 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds: 1 tsp
Dry red chillies (Halved) : 3-4
Curry leaves: a handful
Small coconut pieces (thenga kothu): 2 tbsp
Ginger: 1 tbsp (minced)
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds: 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds: 1 tsp
Dry red chillies (Halved) : 3-4
Curry leaves: a handful
Small coconut pieces (thenga kothu): 2 tbsp
Ginger: 1 tbsp (minced)
Garlic: 1 tbsp (minced)
Shallots :2 cups
Shallots :2 cups
(or use 2 onions)
Green chillies: 3-4
Tomato: 1(cut into small cubes)
Vinegar: 1-2 tsp
Red chilli powder (adjust to taste): 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
Black pepper powder: 1/2 tsp
Garam masala (optional): 1 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves / cilantro to garnish
Salt to taste
Tomato: 1(cut into small cubes)
Vinegar: 1-2 tsp
Red chilli powder (adjust to taste): 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
Black pepper powder: 1/2 tsp
Garam masala (optional): 1 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves / cilantro to garnish
Salt to taste
Preparation:
Heat oil and add the
ground cinnamon,cloves and cardamom. Fry for few seconds and add the mustard
seeds, fennel, fenugreek seeds, and red chillies. Fry for another few seconds.
Next, add the curry leaves, coconut slices, minced ginger and garlic. Saute for about 1 minute or until the raw smell disappears. Then add the shallots/onions and slit green chillies. Saute until the onions turn a light brown.
Add the cubed tomatoes and cook until the mixture turns mushy.
Meanwhile, mix the vinegar with some water and add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper, and turmeric. Add this to the mixture on the stove. Mix well and cook for about 3-4 mins until the oil separates at the sides of the pan.
Now add the cleaned prawns and mix well. Cook covered on low heat for 10-12 mins until the prawns are cooked just right. Overcooking will harden them. Don't add water at any stage, the prawns will release water.
Add salt, sprinkle garam masala on top if using, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Next, add the curry leaves, coconut slices, minced ginger and garlic. Saute for about 1 minute or until the raw smell disappears. Then add the shallots/onions and slit green chillies. Saute until the onions turn a light brown.
Add the cubed tomatoes and cook until the mixture turns mushy.
Meanwhile, mix the vinegar with some water and add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper, and turmeric. Add this to the mixture on the stove. Mix well and cook for about 3-4 mins until the oil separates at the sides of the pan.
Now add the cleaned prawns and mix well. Cook covered on low heat for 10-12 mins until the prawns are cooked just right. Overcooking will harden them. Don't add water at any stage, the prawns will release water.
Add salt, sprinkle garam masala on top if using, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Awaiting your comments..
Nitha
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