Spicy Prawn Curry
AuthorPriyanka SivaramakrishnanDifficultyBeginnerShrimp coated in spicy masala with slivers of onions and tomatoes.
In a pan, cook the shrimp with turmeric powder for 3-4 minutes. It will leech water, drain and set the shrimp aside.
In the same pan, add some oil and crack mustard seeds.
Add the curry leaves, onions, and slit chilies. Saute until the onions turn translucent and brown.
Next comes the tomatoes, salt and the other masalas (coriander, cumin, chili).
Add the shrimp. Mix until well combined. The onions, tomatoes, and shrimp should be well covered in masala
Add 1/2 cup of water. Close and cook until all the water has evaporated. You can take it off heat a bit earlier if you prefer more gravy.
Serve hot with chapatis/naan/white rice and yogurt.
Ingredients
Directions
In a pan, cook the shrimp with turmeric powder for 3-4 minutes. It will leech water, drain and set the shrimp aside.
In the same pan, add some oil and crack mustard seeds.
Add the curry leaves, onions, and slit chilies. Saute until the onions turn translucent and brown.
Next comes the tomatoes, salt and the other masalas (coriander, cumin, chili).
Add the shrimp. Mix until well combined. The onions, tomatoes, and shrimp should be well covered in masala
Add 1/2 cup of water. Close and cook until all the water has evaporated. You can take it off heat a bit earlier if you prefer more gravy.
Serve hot with chapatis/naan/white rice and yogurt.
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