Prawn Masala

Prawn masala is a dish full of flavor and must have been tried by Indian housewives atleast once to serve their family and friends. Many have their own family recipes but the general recipes and ingredients are almost the same. Whenever cooking prawns or other seafood be extra careful  not to overcook as it will turn them into a rubbery texture. The marination process, enhance the flavor of this delicious prawn masala. You may use any size of prawn for this recipe but i prefer to use medium sized prawn. The prawn masala goes very well with any flavoured rice,white rice,bread or Indian rotis. I serve this tantalizing prawn masala along side prawn briyani and it was a hit.

Ingredients

To Marinate

1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilly powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp pepper powder
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
Salt to taste

Other Ingredients

250 g prawn,deveined and washed
1/2 cup water
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 medium tomatoes,chopped
1 large onion,chopped
1 green chilly,slit
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chilly powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
3 cardamom pods
1 tsp fennel seeds
3 tbsp reined oil
Salt to taste

Methods

In a bowl of prawns add all the ingredients listed under "To Marinate". Mix well and marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan and add the marinated prawns. Cook for 4-6 minutes. Transfer prawns to a plate.

Saute fennel seeds and cinnamon stick in the same pan till fragrant. Add in the curry leaves,chopped onion and green chilly. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute. Add coriander powder,chilly powder,garam masala powder,turmeric powder and pepper powder. Saute for another minute.

Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy. Add water and stir. Add the prawns and stir.

Cook for another 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.

Serve.