A simple prawns masala with pepper which can be served with rice, rotis and dal.
Ingredients:
Prawns (shelled and deveined) – 500 gms
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Pepper powder – 3 tsp
Onion – 2 big chopped fine
Ginger – 1/2 inch piece (finely chopped)
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Garlic – 10 cloves – (finely chopped)
Curry leaves – 4 sprigs (finely cut)
Juice of 1/2 lime
Salt to taste
Preparation:
Marinate the cleaned prawns in little salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat a pan and add oil. Then, add chopped garlic and ginger and saute well. When it is sauteed well, add the finely chopped onions and saute again till it becomes slightly brown in colour. Then, add the chopped curry leaves, coriander powder, pepper powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and saute well. You may add 2 tbsp of water and saute until the raw smell goes off.
Next, add the prawns and saute well. Cover and cook for just about 3 to 4 minutes or else they may turn rubbery if it is cooked for a long time. Add the lime juice and put off the flame.
Serve hot with rice or chappathis.
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