Wednesday 28 March 2012

Malvani Prawns Masala

Ingredients:


2 cups medium prawns, cleaned and de-veined
1 cup grated coconut
1 medium onion chopped
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
4 cloves
2 green cardamom (Elaichi)
½ tsp cumin seeds (Jira)
1/4 tsp Black cumin seeds (Shahjira)
1 tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp Saunf
7-8 Black peppercorns
12 garlic flakes
1” Ginger
1 tsp. red chili powder
¼ cup tamarind juice (extract after adding warm water)
Salt to taste


Method:


Clean the Prawns, Apply a little salt and turmeric and keep aside. Heat a little oil in the kadai and fry all the ingredients except Onion, Tamarind Juice and salt till the coconut turns light brown. Grind all the ingredients to a paste. Heat a little oil in the kadai and fry Onion till it turns light brown. Add the prawns and sauté for a min. Add Masala paste and sauté; add Tamarind juice and 1 cup water. Cook for 3-4 min's or till the prawns are cooked. (You can add a little more water as per the thickness of the gravy required). Serve with Chapatti and or Hot Rice.

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