Receta Konkani Masala Prawns
Ingredients:
- Prawns - 500 gms, shelled, tails intact, deveined, washed, drained
- Oil - 1 tsp
- Onions - 2 tblsp, chopped or julienned
- Kokum Extract - 1 to 2 tsp
- Jaggery - little, grated
- Salt - 1/4 tsp
- Lime Juice - 2 tsp
- Coriander Leaves - 2 tsp
- For the masala:
- Coconut - 1/2 cup, grated
- Green Chillies - 2
- Oil - 1 tsp
- Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
- Cinnamon - 1/4 inch stick
- Coriander Seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Peppercorns - 1/4 tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder - 1/3 tsp
- Coriander Leaves - 2 to 3 tsp
- Salt - 1/4 tsp
Method:
1. Heat oil for the masala in a pan.
2. Add all the masala ingredients and fry for 2 minutes.
3. Remove and grind to a coarse paste. Keep aside.
4. Heat 1 tsp oil in the same pan.
5. Saute the onions for a minute.
6. Add the ground masala, kokum extract and jaggery.
7. Mix well and add a little water.
8. Now add the prawns.
9. Add salt and mix well until the prawns are evenly coated with the masala.
10. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the prawns are opaque and firm.
11. Add the lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
12. Serve hot with roti, naan or rice.
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Note: image is for illustration purposes only and not that of the actual recipe.