Prawns Masala Fry

Prawns masala fry is easy and quick prawn recipe that is spicy and aromatic. Marinated prawns are fried in oil till cooked and then added to flavorful onion tomato gravy and cooked till dry. It is goes well with steamed rice or roti.

Ingredients :

• Prawns deviened and cleaned - 250 gms
• Fennel Seeds/ Saunf - 1 tsp
• Cinnamon - small stick
• Cardamom - 2
• Onion - 1 large
• Green Chili - 1
• Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
• Chili Powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
• Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Tomato - 1 medium-sized
• Oil - 3 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Coriander Leaves for garnishing
• For Marination :
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
• Chili Powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
• Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method :

• In a bowl take cleaned prawns. Add all the marination ingredients and mix well. Set it aside for 10 mins.

• Heat oil in a kadai. Add marinated prawns and fry it well for 5 to 7 mins till it is cooked. Remove the prawns in a bowl leaving any of the juices in kadai.

• Switch on the flame. Once it is hot add saunf, cinnamon and cardamom. Fry and add finely chopped onion, slit green chili, curry leaves and saute until onions are golden.

• Add in ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes away.  Add in all the spice powders, salt and mix well for a min.

• Add finely chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat till tomatoes are mushy.

• Increase heat and add some water. Mix well and cook for a min. 

• Add cooked prawns and mix well. Cook till it is dry.

• Finally garnish with coriander leaves and mix well.

• Prawns masala fry is ready to be served with rice or roti.