Karwari style Spicy Prawns

Karwari style Spicy Prawns

Serves: 3

You will need

2 tablespoon oil (30 ml)
12 curry leaves
2 green chillies, slit lengthwise

For the prawns:

500 g prawns

For the marinade:

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 teaspoon tamarind paste
1 teaspoon jeera powder (cumin seed powder)
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ginger paste

In a bowl, mix above ingredients together.

Method

Wash, clean and devein prawns. Drain out water thoroughly and wipe prawns with a kitchen towel. Then mix with marinade ingredients and keep aside for one hour.

In a frying pan, heat oil. Fry curry leaves and slit green chillies till fragrant on a low to medium heat.

Add marinated prawns. Do not add extra water. Mix well. Cover with a tight lid and cook on a low to medium heat for 8 - 10 minutes or until done / gravy thickens. Serve with Rice.