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MadrasPrawnMasala 26

Madras Shrimp Masala

Kankana Saxena

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb large Shrimp / Prawn
  • 4 small Onion (finely chopped (200 gm))
  • 1 large Tomato (finely chopped (150 gm))
  • 8-10 garlic pods (40 gm)
  • 2 ” ginger (15 gm)
  • 3 Green Chili
  • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder (as per taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 ½ teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coarsely ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Fennel seeds
  • 2 ½ cup Water
  • Few teaspoon of lemon juice (for cleaning shrimp)

Instructions
 

  • Clean, wash and devein Shrimp/prawns. Add some salt and turmeric powder whilst cleaning. In a small bowl add some water, lemon juice and let the shrimp soak for 5 minutes. Turmeric, salt and lemon juice helps to remove any germs and odour from shrimp. This cleaning method applies to all seafoods.
  • Grind ginger garlic into a smooth paste.
  • In a large kadai/wok add oil. When it is hot add fennel seeds. When it splutters add finely chopped onion, salt and saute until golden brown and reduces in volume.
  • Then add turmeric powder, finely chopped tomato and saute until it turns mushy.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and saute until oil separates.
  • Then add red chili powder, coriander powder and saute for a minute.
  • Add water and bring it to boil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add coarsely ground black pepper powder. Stir it well.
  • Add shrimp/prawns and cook until well done.
  • Remove it from flame. Close the lid and allow the flavors to marry well. Longer you wait the better is the tastes 😀
  • Serve it with rice or rotis.

Notes

This curry is on the spicier side. Adjust red chili powder/ black pepper as per your taste.