Traditional south Indian prawn semi gravy

By Sangeetha Anguraj

Jan, 6th

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Servings
2 persons
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
7 - 9

Ingredients

  • Prawn
  • Onion
  • Tomato
  • Turmeric powder
  • Chilli powder
  • Coriander powder
  • Salt as required
  • Garam masala
  • Asafoetia

Instructions

  • Step 1 / 5 Prepare The Masala To prepare this delicious prawns curry recipe, start by taking the grated coconut and grinding it up in a grinder. Then, add the red chilies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds into the grinder with a little water and grind it into
  • Step 2 / 5 Saute Onion & Add Masala Paste Then, put a large pan over medium flame and heat vegetable oil in it for about 2 minutes. When the oil is hot enough, add the chopped onions in it and saute well until they are translucent. Then, add the paste alon
  • Step 3 / 5 Add Tomatoes, Tamarind Pulp & Water Next, add curry leaves, green chillies and salt to the pan along with the chopped tomatoes. Fry the ingredients for 8 to 10 minutes. Now, add tamarind pulp to the pan and 3 to 4 cups of water and bring it to a
  • Step 4 / 5 Add Prawns To The Curry Until Tender When the ingredients are done, turn down the flame to low and add the prawns. Close the lid to the pan and allow it to simmer till the prawns are tender, cook it for 5-10 minutes.
  • Step 5 / 5 Serve Prawn Curry! When the prawns are done, transfer it to a serving bowl. Now, enjoy the delicious prawn curry with your favourite rice

Notes/Tips

Tips You can add coconut cream or coconut milk as per your taste. Garnish your prawns masala curry with freshly chopped coriander leaves Prawns are a rich source of selenium, one of the most effective antioxidants at maintaining healthy cells. They also contain high levels of Zinc, which is important to develop a healthy immune system. Eating prawns helps build strong bones because they contain phosphorous, copper and magnesium.