Ingredients

  • 1/2 kg large shelled prawn
  • 2 1/2 medium onions
  • 4 garlic cloves, make to paste
  • 1 inch ginger, make to paste
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup water

Method

  • Deshell, devein, wash and drain prawns thoroughly.
  • Add half the chilli powder and 1/2 tsp of salt to the prawns, mix well and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • In a wok (or any round based utensil) on medium flame add oil and heat a little.
  • Add mustard seeds and let it spatter.
  • Add onions, ginger and garlic paste, turmeric powder and fry till onions are golden brown.
  • Add the marinated prawns and stir.
  • Add the remaining chilli powder and salt, stir and place the lid on utensil.
  • Reduce flame to the minimum and let it cook, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Open lid and stir the prawns add the water and coriander leaves and stir again. Check salt content.
  • Let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Open lid and check if prawns is cooked thoroughly. If yes, then increase flame to medium and stir till all the water is gone. Serve with rice or chappati.