Masala Prawn

Hi Guys!! In addition to our Non-Vegetarian dish category, I am going to talk about a very popular recipe made of Prawn called “Masala Prawn”. As we aware that Prawns & Shrimps are the most popular type of seafood that are consumed in restaurants and homes all around the globe.  They are being used in wide varieties of dishes ranging from curries to rice dishes to salads. Before the recipe let me brief some nutritional facts of Prawn. Prawns are considered to be a healthy food. They are good source of protein, which helps in overall growth and development of our body. They are rich in Selenium and Selenium is likely to protect us from the growth of cancer cell. Prawns are also low in cholesterol content and high in vitamin B12 that helps to protect the walls of blood vessels because of that the cardiovascular health of a person can improve. Prawn calories are low as compared to the calories of any other red meat with numerous several other nutritional contents which make it tastier and healthier option then other food stuff. My way of cooking Masala Prawn  is bit different than the traditional way. Here is the recipe, in case you would like to try at your kitchen…

Ingredients:

·         Prawn – 200 grams

·         Onion (Sliced) – 2 (Medium)

·         Ginger Paste – 1 tsp

·         Garlic Paste – 1 tsp

·         Tomato Puree – 3 tbsp

·         Red Chili Powder – 2 tsp

·         Sambar Powder – ½ tsp

·         Cumin Powder – ½ tsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil (Preferably Mustard Oil) – 2 tbsp

·         Water – 1 Cup

Preparation Method:

Ø  Clean and Devein the Prawn and leave the tail intact.

Ø  Heat Oil in a Pan; add Sliced Onion and sauté till they turn golden brown.

Ø  Add Ginger & Garlic Paste and sauté till its raw smell goes off.

Ø  Add Red Chili Powder; Sambar Powder; Cumin Powder and sauté for a minute.

Ø  Now add Tomato Puree; Salt and cook for 3 mins in low medium flame.

Ø  Then add Prawns and cook for 5 mins in medium flame.

Ø  Finally add water & cook for 10 mins with cover; ensure that the gravy must remain thick.

Ø  Now the “Masala Prawn” is ready.

Masala Prawn is well served with Steamed Rice.