A vibrant and aromatic seafood delight featuring juicy prawns simmered in a spicy, tangy tomato-onion gravy. This dish captures the essence of coastal flavors with a perfect blend of warmth and zest.
Prep Time⏱ 15m
Cook Time🔥 20m
Calories🥗 290
Servings👥 3-4
How to Make It
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1. Marinate: Toss the cleaned prawns with lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
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2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add onions and fry until they turn translucent and slightly golden.
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3. Cook Masala: Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the tomato puree along with red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
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4. Sear Prawns: Add the marinated prawns to the pan. Sauté on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become rubbery.
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5. Simmer: Add black pepper powder, garam masala, and slit green chilies. Add a splash of water if you prefer more gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
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6. Garnish: Stir in freshly chopped coriander and turn off the heat.
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7. Serve: Serve hot with steamed Basmati rice or buttery garlic bread.