Prawn Makhani recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 04 2026

Prawn Makhani Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Prawns cooked in a rich, creamy sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Aromatics

    Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Add the tomato puree, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

  4. 4

    Add Prawns

    Add the prawns to the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through.

  5. 5

    Finish with Cream

    Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, mixing well to create a rich, creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.

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