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Creamy Prawn Masala garnished with coriander

Spicy Prawn Masala Recipe

Saif Al Deen Odeh
Prawn Masala is spicy and creamy Indian prawn recipe which is best to eat with rice or roti.
4.83 from 39 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gram of Prawns or Shrimps
  • 1 cup of coconut milk or cream
  • 2 small Onion
  • 3 cloves of minced Garlic
  • 1 small grated Ginger
  • 3 small Fresh tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ cup Water

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • Salt and Black Pepper for taste

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan. Once it is hot, add onion followed by garlic and ginger and stir for few minutes till it is cooked.
  • Add chopped tomatoes. Give a quick stir before adding the 4 spices. Continue to stir till it is cooked.
  • Let it cool down before transferring into a blender to make a paste.
  • Add ½ cup of water on the blender before turning on the machine
  • Add a tablespoon of olive oil in a same pan before transferring the paste into the pan. Stir to mix with the oil.
  • Later, add the coconut milk and give a slow stir.
  • Once it started to simmer, add the prawns and mix with the sauce.
  • While it is simmering, add salt, black pepper and chopped coriander. Continue simmering for 5 to 8 more minutes.
  • Mix the masala sauce before turning off the heat
  • Serve with white rice or flatbread like roti and lemon before serving.

Notes

  • If you don't want spicy dish, use paprika instead of red chili powder
  • You can use shrimp if you don't have prawns. They are both the same.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 4servingsCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 11.3gProtein: 30.3gFat: 16.3gSaturated Fat: 4.3gSodium: 334mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 4.5g
    Keyword indian prawn masala, prawn masala, spicy prawn masala
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