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Prawn Masala | Prawn Thokku

Prawn masala is a very good starter that can be had as such with Plain Rice .I have cooked using Coconut Oil which tastes really awesome.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 139kcal

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • ¼ kg Prawns
  • 2 Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp Pepper powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 tbsp Crushed Ginger garlic
  • 1 tbsp Water

To Temper :

  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 spring Curry Leaves

Instructions 

  • Clean and devein the prawns and set them aside. In a pan add in Coconut oil. Once it heats up add in 1 tsp of Mustard Seeds and 1 tsp of cumin seeds. Let it Splutter and then and in Curry Leaves.
  • Next add in finely chopped onions and fry till glossy. I am using 2 big onions. Chop finely and then add.
  • Next add in 1 tbsp of crushed ginger and garlic. Saute till the raw smell leaves
  • 4 Now add in 1 big chopped tomatoes cook till they leave oil
  • Add in 1 tsp of Chilli powder, ½ tsp of pepper powder, ¼ tsp of Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Garam Masala, and salt to taste.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp of water and cook for a minute.
  • Mix well and then add in the cleaned prawns.
  • Give a good stir so that the masala evenly coats on the prawns. Close the lid and cook on a medium flame for 2 mins. Prawn will start leaving water and cook. Open the lid mix well and cook for another 3 mins. Check for salt and spice and add if anything is less
  • Switch off the flame. Tasty prawn masala is ready. Add in lemon Juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

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Notes

  • Tastes good with steamed rice .
  • Cooking with coconut oil is a must to get the flavour so don’t skip that.
  • The masala can be just mixed with rice and had without any kuzhambu.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 15.4g | Fat: 5.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 2.8g | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Prawn Masala, Prawn Thokku
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