Prawns Masala Recipe

Name: Prawns Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 bay leaves; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced; 2 cups coconut milk; 2 tablespoons dried tamarind, soaked 1 hour in 1/4 cup water, worked through a sieve, discarding the seeds; 1 lb prawns, shelled (thawed if frozen); salt

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seed
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon cumin seed
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced
2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons dried tamarind, soaked 1 hour in 1/4 cup water, worked through a sieve, discarding the seeds
1 lb prawns, shelled (thawed if frozen)
salt

1
Using a small spice grinder or small electric coffee grinder, grind mustard seeds and coriander seeds.
2
With a mortar and pestle, mix together the garlic, garam masala, ground mustard seeds and coriander seeds, ginger, cumin, and red pepper.
3
Pound it all into a paste.
4
Heat the oil in a skillet.
5
Add bay leaves and onion.
6
Saute until the onion is translucent.
7
Add the ground paste and cook until the oil separates, about 15 minutes.
8
Add the coconut milk to the sauteed onion, along with the tamarind paste.
9
Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
10
Add the prawns and salt and simmer until done to taste, about 5 minutes.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon coriander seed, 5 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 tablespoon garam masala, and more.

Yes, Prawns Masala 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.

Prawns Masala

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