Monday, June 6, 2011

Spicy Prawns Masala / Chemmeen Masala


Prawns is loved by all who eats non vegetarian food. Any type of dish made with prawns will be mouth watering.
This is a simple and delicious prawn masala recipe which is spicy and rich masala laden gravy. This is an easy to make, dry preparation of prawns that doubles as an excellent snack as well as a side dish with the main course. In this the prawns are cooked in onion - tomato and mixed well with the spice powders. You can make this more spicy depending upon your taste level.





Ingredients:
  1. Prawns- ½kg cleaned and drained
  2. Onions(sliced)- 2nos
  3. Tomatoes(finely chopped)- 2nos  
  4. Chilli powder- 2tsp
  5. Curry leaves- few
  6. Coriander powder- 1tsp
  7. Pepper powder- ½ tsp
  8. Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
  9. Garlic (chopped)- 7cloves
  10. Salt- as per taste
  11. Oil- 2tbsp


Method:
  1. Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder and salt and keep it aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan. Saute the onions till they turn transparent and add the curry leaves.
  3. Add garlic and saute well.
  4. Add the tomatoes and all the powders. Mix well till all the water has evaporated.
  5. At this stage add the prawns. Mix well. Close the pan with a lid for a few minutes.
  6. After some time remove the lid and saute over low flame till becomes dry.
  7. Serve it with rice, chapathis and so on.
I am sending this to Kerala Kitchen hosted by Magpie.

11 comments:

  1. Ithu kidilan!! Kandittu kodi sahikunilla...ahhh! Don't have prawns to go prepare this dish right now :!

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  2. Mouthwatering here, feel like finishing that irresistible prawn masala rite now..

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  3. Prawns are my fav no matter how they are prepared.. I love this preparation:) deliciously spicy..:)
    Reva

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  4. kanumbol thanne ariyam taste !!Adipoli

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  5. Nice to visit your blog. Prawn masala looks delicious, yummy and tempting.
    You are welcome at my blog.

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  6. Very spicy and tasty prawn!

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  7. Thank you all for your sweet comments.

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