Prawn Ghee Roast | Prawn Masala

Prawn Ghee Roast | Prawn Masala
Prawn Ghee Roast | Prawn Masala

Prawn Ghee Roast | Prawn Masala

Shanaz Rafiq
Prawn Ghee Roast is a traditional style of making prawns cooked in a blend of chili-based spices which needs no onions or tomatoes with clarified butter as the main ingredient. It can be served with roti, idli or dosa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Curry, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Mangalorean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kilogram prawns
  • 4 tbsp ghee
  • 10 fresh curry leaves
  • ½ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves

For Marinade:

  • 4 tbsp yogurt
  • ¾ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp salt

For Masala Paste:

  • 10 dry red chillies
  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 7 garlic pods
  • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
  • 6 curry leaves

Instructions
 

  • Marinate prawns with yogurt, turmeric, lemon juice, salt and pepper for 15 minutes.
  • Shallow fry on medium high heat for 1 or 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Dry roast red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and peppercorns. Grind to a smooth paste along with garlic, tamarind and curry leaves.
  • Heat ghee and fry the masala for 2 minutes. (till ghee separates)
  • Now add the fried prawns and cook for 5 minutes on low flame and if required add more salt.
  • Garnish with fried curry leaves and chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve with rice or roti.
Keyword Curry, Prawns, seafood, Seafood Curry

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