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.
Servings: 3
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ kg Prawns
- 2 Onion
- 1 Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon Pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- Salt as needed
- 1 tablespoon Crushed Ginger garlic
- 1 tablespoon Water
To Temper :
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon 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 teaspoon of Mustard Seeds and 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon 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 teaspoon of Chilli powder, ½ teaspoon of pepper powder, ¼ teaspoon of Turmeric Powder, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala, and salt to taste.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon 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