Prawn Curry (Thai Style)

Prawns are the most popular seafood that being used around the globe. Since they are versatile, they have been used on wide range of delicacies. The dishes made of Prawn are not only delicious but also very healthy in nature.

Today’s version of “Prawn Curry” has been prepared based on Thai cooking techniques…

Health Benefits:

Prawns 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.

Ingredients:

·         King Prawn – 10 pcs

·         Chicken Eggs (beaten) – 2 nos

·         Onion (Sliced) – 2 (Medium)

·         Garlic (Chopped) – 5 cloves

·         Cooking Milk – ½ cup (preferably Falcon brand)

·         Soya Sauce – 1 tbsp

·         Oyster Sauce – 1 tbsp

·         Curry Powder – 2 tbsp

·         Thai Red Chili Paste – 1 tsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Sugar – ½ tsp

·         Cooking Oil  – 2 tbsp

 Preparation Method:

Ø  First of all clean and devein the Prawns but leave head & tail intact & Keep aside.

Ø  Heat Oil in a Pan; add Sliced Onion; Chopped Garlic & sauté for 2 minutes.

Ø  Add cleaned Prawns & fry them till they turn red. Then add milk, Curry Powder & Sugar; Cook it for 2 minutes in  medium flame.

Ø  While cooking the Prawn, beat the eggs in a pot; add Chili paste, Oyster Sauce, Soya Sauce, Salt; mix them well & Pour it in the Pan: again mix everything thoroughly & then cook it around 2 minutes in a high flame.

Ø  Now the “Prawn Curry” is ready; Serve it hot.

Prawn Curry is well served with Steamed Rice.

Ragda Patties

Ragda-Pattice is a popular Mumbai Street food that commonly sold on various Chat Stalls served with Chutney & Yogurt. This dish comprises two parts such as ‘Ragda’ basically a dried spicy yellow pea curry & ‘Patties’ are Potato Cakes made of boiled mashed potatoes with various spices. This is such a delicious dish that it has so many variations available throughout India.

Ingredients:

For Ragda

·         Dried Whole Yellow Peas – 1 cup

·         Onion (Chopped) – 2 nos

·         Tomatoes – 3 nos

·         Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1 tsp

·         Coriander Powder – 1 tsp

·         Cumin Powder – ½ tsp

·         Garam Masala - ½ tsp

·         Green Chilly (Chopped) – 1 nos

·         Red Chilly Powder – 1½  tsp

·         Coriander Leaves (Chopped) – ½ bunch

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil  – 2 tbsp

For Patties

·         Potatoes (boiled) – 4 nos

·         Ginger-Garlic Paste – ½ tsp

·         Coriander Powder – ½ tsp

·         Cumin Powder – ½ tsp

·         Garam Masala - ½ tsp

·         Chat Masala – ½ tsp

·         Bread Crumbs – 1 tbsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil  – 2 tbsp

For Garnishing

• Tamarind chutney
• Indian yogurt (Curd)
• Green Chutney (Coriander and Mint Leaves)
• Chopped Onion and Coriander Leaves
• Sev

Preparation Method:

     For Ragda Preparation

Ø  Soak the Dry Peas overnight. Then boil it in pressure cooker till the peas are tender.

Ø  Heat Oil in a Pan; add Ginger- Garlic paste, Chopped Onion and sauté the mixture till they turn light brown.

Ø  Then add Red Chilly Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Garam Masala and mix well.

Ø  Add Chopped tomatoes and cook around 3-4 minutes.

Ø  Then add boiled peas; Chopped Green Chilly; Salt & mix well.

Ø   Add one cup of water and cook till the gravy is thicken.

Ø  Finally add Chopped Coriander leaves and mix well. Now the Ragda is ready.

For Patties Preparation

Ø  Take bowl & mashed the boiled potatoes

Ø  Add Ginger-Garlic paste, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Chat Masala, Salt and mix well with the mashed potatoes.

Ø  Add bread Crumbs with the mixture & mix well to form a dough consistency.

Ø  Then make small and thick patties out of the mixture.

Ø  Now heat oil in a griddle and shallow fry the Patties both side till golden brown. Now Patties are ready.

       For Serving

Ø  Place the Patties in a Plate; add Ragda over the Patties along with Yogurt, Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney, Chopped Onion, Chopped Coriander leaves & finally add one or two spoon of Sev .