Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Prawn curry



Prawns are usually not good for health. But they come under category of 'lovers of taste buds'.So, to pamper your taste buds, here is the recipe:

Preparation time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

Prawns: 500 grams ( shells removed and cleaned)

Onion (big): 1 finely chopped

Tomato(medium): 1 chopped

Ginger-garlic paste:1 tbsp

Curry leaves: 8-10

Coriander powder: 1 tsp

Cumin powder:1/2 tsp

Garam Masala:1/4 tsp

Red chili Pwd to taste

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Oil: 5 tbsp

Heat oil in a pan.

Add onions and green chillies. saute.

When they turn golden brown,add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell is gone.

Then add curry leaves,tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder.

Mix well & cook for 5 min.

Add cleaned prawns & salt.Mix well so that prawns are completely covered with gravy.

Cook for 5 min.Then add 1 cup of water.

Cook on medium heat with a lid closed on the pan until the 3/4 th of the added water is evaporated.

Add garam masala. Mix.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve with hot rice.

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