Masala Prawn Recipe
Tiger prawns cooked with onions, garlic, ginger in rich flavourful tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Others
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Ingredients
Clean and devein the tiger prawns. Chop the onion finely, mince the garlic cloves, and grate the ginger. Set aside.
Cooking
- 2
- 3
Add Spices
Stir in the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and red chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning the spices.
- 4
Incorporate Tomato Puree
Pour in the tomato puree and stir well. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- 5
Add Prawns and Coconut Milk
Add the cleaned tiger prawns to the pan and stir to coat them in the sauce. Then pour in the coconut milk and stir again. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 6
Cook the Prawns
Allow the prawns to cook in the sauce for about 5-7 minutes, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle on top of the masala prawn dish before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan.