Masala Prawns

Spicy prawn dish. Take care not to overcook prawns as they can easily turn very rubbery

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 kg  prawns (de-veined)
• 2  tomatoes
• 2  teaspoons  red chili paste
•  salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon methi seeds
• 2  teaspoons garlic paste
• 1  big onion (fried)
• 1  teaspoon jeera powder
•  chopped coriander leaves, for garnishing
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1⁄2 lemon

Directions

1. Wash prawns and marinate in 1 tbsp vinegar for an hour.
2. Grind tomatoes with fried onions.
3. Heat oil, add methi seeds, and jeera ,when they splutter,add tomato paste,garlic paste,and chilly paste, braise for 5 mins on medium heat.
4. Wash prawns, add to this and add salt, mix well.
5. Add 1/2 cup water and cook on low heat, till gravy thickens and prawn is done, add lemon cook for 2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with coriander and julienned ginger.
7. Serve hot with naans or jeera rice.