Prawn Masala

 This prawn curry is super simple to make and you will love this amazing Indian flavours. Prawns are cooked in spicy and fragrant masala made with onions, tomatoes, Indian spices and herbs. It goes well with plain steamed rice, dosa and flatbreads like naan, roti or chapati.

Ingredients:

• 20 raw king prawns
• 1 tsp fennel seeds 
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 inch ginger, finely pounded
• 5 cloves garlic, finely pounded
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• ¼ cup water
• salt to taste
• 3 tbsp oil
• coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

Heat the oil in a pan. Add fennel seeds and curry leaves. Let them sizzle a bit. Add the sliced onions and fry until fragrant.

Add the finely pounded ginger and garlic. Let them fry for a few minutes. Followed by chopped tomatoes and cook them until slightly soft.

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder. Sauté them over medium heat until the raw masala cooks. Fry until the oil separate to the sides of the pan.

Add the cleaned and deveined prawns to the masala. Cook until pink, add water and salt, cover with lid for a few minutes.

Remove lid and cook over medium high heat to thicken the masala. Moved from the heat and garnish with coriander leaves. 

Serve with rice as side.