Prawns Masala

Prawns Masala in Marathi

Serves: 2 persons 

Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

1/4 kg cleaned prawns

For curry:
1 medium onion finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp red chilly powder
3 kokums soaked in 6 tbsp water
Salt

For grinding:
1 medium onion chopped
1/4 cup grated dry coconut
4-5 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 tbsp coriander seeds
2-3 garlic cloves
2 cardamom
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 cup water
Oil

Method:

1. Remove vein from each prawn and wash them with little salt and water.
2. In a frying pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and saute onions for 2/3 minutes.
3. Then add, cloves, cinnamon, coriander seeds, garlic cloves, cardamom and fennel seeds  and saute till onion becomes golden brown.
4. Add dry coconut and stir fry till it becomes brown. 
5. Turn off the gas and keep the mixture aside to become cold. 
6. Once done, add 1/2 cup of water and make a smooth paste in mixer.
7. Heat 2 tbsp oil in frying pan and saute finely chopped onions till they become transparent. 
8. Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, paste and salt. 
9. After 5 minutes, add remaining 1/2 cup water and bring it to boil.
10. Add prawns, kokum water and cover the pan for 7/8 minutes. 
11. Prawns Masala is ready.
12. Serve with Roti or Rice.