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prawns masala

Easy homemade prawns masala recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g prawns cleaned
  • Salt as required
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder for marination
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 large onion or 2 small onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon fish masala any brand
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 green chilies chopped

Method
 

  1. Marinate prawns with salt, turmeric powder, and lemon juice. Rest for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry prawns until golden on both sides. Remove and keep aside.
  3. In the same oil, fry sliced onions until golden. Add more oil if needed.
  4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until raw smell disappears.
  5. Add all spices and coconut milk. Cook until masala is well roasted.
  6. Add fried prawns and mix gently.
  7. Add water, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes on low to medium flame.
  8. Check doneness, then add coriander leaves and green chilies.
  9. Serve hot with roti or rice.