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Masala prawns recipe

Ingredients /nutrition

  • 1 tsp tamarind pulp
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1/4 tsp roasted cumin
  • 40 g grated coconut
  • 3 finely chopped shallots
  • 3 dried chilies, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes and drained
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 finely chopped tomato
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 50 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 sliced green chili
  • 1 thinly sliced onion
  • 1 tomato, cut into wedges
  • 650 g prawns
  • 25 g tamarind pulp soaked with water and extract juice
  • 1 sliced green mango
  • 100 ml water
  • salt to taste

Methods / instructions

  1. Add the first 10 ingredients from the ingredient list in a blender or food processor to form a smooth paste.
  2. Heat oil in a wok and stir in blended paste until aromatic.
  3. Stir in chili, onion and tomato.
  4. Cook until soft and add remaining ingredients and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.

Servings: 2

Authentic Asia Cuisines: Indian Gourmet | Bengali Food