Bhuna Prawn With Puri Recipe

Name: Bhuna Prawn With Puri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 -400 g of peeled big prawns (washed and dried well) or 300 -400 g prawns (washed and dried well); 8 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use only 1 - 2 but then I do not like oily food); 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 big red onions, chopped (I prefer the green onions) or 5 -6 green onions, with the green stalks chopped (I prefer the green onions); 2 fresh green chilies, deseeded and finely chopped (or less according to taste); 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika (optional); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tablespoon tomato puree; 2 big tomatoes, chopped; coriander leaves (chopped) (optional)

Servings: persons

300 -400 g of peeled big prawns (washed and dried well) or 300 -400 g prawns (washed and dried well)
8 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use only 1 - 2 but then I do not like oily food)
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 big red onions, chopped (I prefer the green onions) or 5 -6 green onions, with the green stalks chopped (I prefer the green onions)
2 fresh green chilies, deseeded and finely chopped (or less according to taste)
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 - 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tablespoon tomato puree
2 big tomatoes, chopped
coriander leaves (chopped) (optional)

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Use 4 Delicious Homemade Puris!
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#44025 by Fandoos or My Rotis/Phulkas #90817 (this is if you are like me and do not much care for deep fried stuff;) Heat the 8 tablespoons of oil in a large wok.
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Fry the onions green pepper, ginger and garlic until soft.
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Add the prawns, Stir well.
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Add half the salt (use the rest later to adjust the seasoning), the spices and the Worcestershire sauce.
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Put the tomato puree and tomatoes in and pour the Balti sauce over everything.
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Stir violently and break the tomato pieces up with the spoon.
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Leave the heat fairly high and, still stirring, dry the mixture off for about 3-4 minutes till the prawns are cooked.
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Garnish with cilantro (optional). Spread one of the chapatis/ puris on a flat surface.
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When the prawn mixture is just cool enough to handle, spoon one-quarter of it on to the chapati.
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Fold into a roll, tucking in the ends.
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Serve on plates with a wedge of lemon, a little shredded lettuce and slices of cucumber and tomato.
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Eat while still warm using your fingers.
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Note: You can use this mixture as a filling in rice pancakes or even wheat flour pancakes.

561

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 -400 g of peeled big prawns (washed and dried well) or 300 -400 g prawns (washed and dried well), 8 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use only 1 - 2 but then I do not like oily food), 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Bhuna Prawn With Puri falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bhuna Prawn With Puri

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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