Monday, August 15, 2011

Prawn Curry - Curry in a Hurry

Here is one of the many recipes for Prawn Curry. This curry dish is quick and easy to make and is especially popular with prawn lovers. You can also replace the prawns with sliced calamari for a quick Calamari Curry.




Serving Suggestion: Prawn Curry


Ingredients (A)

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion (chopped)
1 tomato (chopped)
1 green chilli
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 sprig mint leaves
1 teaspoon chilli powder
5-6 peppercorn

- Heat the oil in pan and then add the chopped onion. Fry till brown.

- Add the chopped tomatoe and stir fry it for 1 minute.

- Add the rest of ingredients and fry for 2 minutes. Keep aside to cool. After its cooled, grind it into a smooth paste and set aside. This is the masala paste for this dish.

Ingredients (B)

2 tablespoon oil
4-5 curry leaves
1/2 onion (chopped)
1/4 tomato (chopped)
250grams prawns (de-shelled and de-veined)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Corriander leaves for garnishing

- Heat oil in saucepan. Add curry leaves, chopped onion and stir-fry till fragrant.

- Add chopped tomato and add the grinded masala paste. Fry for about 2 minutes.

- Add the prawns and salt. Give it a quick stir and close the lid for a few minutes.

- Garnish with corriander leaves and serve immediately.

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