Prawns Masala

Ingredients:

* Prawns - 1/2 Kg. (I have used medium sized Tiger prawns)
* Onion - 1 medium - finely chopped
* Tomato - 1 big - chopped or diced or wedges
* Coriander - 1 tbsp. (for garnishing)

Spices (Powdered)
* Red chilly - 2 tsp
* Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
* Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
* Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
* Garam Masala - 1 tsp

Spices (Whole)
* Black pepper - 8 to 10
* Cloves - 4 to 5
* Cinnamon - 1" piece
* Allspice - 5 to 6

Steps:

* Rub 1 tsp chilly powder and a little salt to the Prawns. Let them marinate for 20 minutes.
* Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the whole spices. Fry them till they crackle and release fragrance.
* Add finely chopped onions and fry them till golden brown.
* Add chopped tomatoes and fry them till they are soft.
* Add powdered spices (turmeric, red chilly, coriander & cumin seeds and garam masala) and mix them well.
* Fry this mixture till they start releasing the oil.
* Add the prawns and stir them well so they are nicely coated with the spices.
* Stir fry them for 3-4 minutes.
* Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes (till the prawns are tenderly cooked - overcooking will make the prawns hard & chewy)
* Garnish with finely chopped coriander and serve with hot rice & lemon wedge.




For step by step photos of this recipe - Prawns Masala Photos