Prawns are high in proteins which helps in body growth and development and low in fat and calories. Prawns are rich in selenium which helps in cell repair. It contains high levels of Vitamin B 12, which helps protect blood vessel walls and maintain cardiovascular health.
Eating prawns helps build strong bones because they contain magnesium, phosphorous and copper.The omega 3 found in prawns help in reducing risk of heat attacks and lower blood pressure.
This recipe is very tasty and very simple to prepare. I have prepared this dish inin peanut oil and fresh homemade masalas. One more tip I would like to suggest is to cook in cast iron, this helps in retaining the flavours and taste.
INGREDIENTS
FOR MARINATION
- Prawn 500 gm
- Chilli powder 1 tbsp
- Lemon juice 1 tbsp
- Turmeric 1 /4 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Ginger 2 inch
- Garlic 5-6
- Pepper corns 1 tsp
- Shallots 15
OTHER INGREDIENTS
- Peanut oil 3 tbsp
- Curry leaves a sprig
- Coriander powder 1 tbsp
- Garam masala 1 tsp
METHOD
Wash devein and clean 500 gm prawns
Add a tbsp chilli powder, 1/4tsp turmeric powder and a tbsp of lemon juice and required salt and marinate for 2 hours.
Grind 2″ginger, 5-6 garlic, 1 tsp pepper corns, 2 tsp fennel seeds, 10 to 15 shallots.
Add and Marinate the prawns for 3 to 4 hours
Heat a cast iron add ground nut oil , once the oil becomes medium hot place the curry leaves. Place the prawns on top of the curryleaves.
Once it is half cooked add 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala and if required salt and chilli powder.
Turn the prawns and cook on both sides on low heat.
Turn off heat once the prawns are cooked. Always cook on low heat.
