Masala Prawns

A spicy seafood delight

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 10 min
Serving Size 2
Recipe Type Microwave Oven

Masala Prawns is an ace starter for bringing the beach and the sea to your home. It is tasty and filling and pairs easily with all your drinks. The marinade is key, full of rich spices that add a zing to the prawns, which ideally should be fresh. Lightly sautéed onions, tomatoes and green chillis give a semi-gravy consistency to the mix, making it an excellent combination to even dig into with slices of pita or roti. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice add the finishing touches, enhancing this dish’s fresh and zesty notes.

Ingredients

150 gms Prawns
1 Onion
1 Tomato
2 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
2 Green chilli
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Black pepper
Salt to taste

Method

Marinate the prawns with red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and crushed black pepper.
Heat oil on solo mode, add onions, tomatoes, and green chilli, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the prawns to the mixture, stir and cook the prawns for another 6 minutes.
Serve hot with a lemon wedge and chopped coriander leaves.

Find out more about the history and tradition of the dish

In India, ragi has been found in archaeological excavations dating back to 1800 BC, and has been associated with honouring poets with a concoction of ragi, milk, and honey.

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