Maharashtrian prawn masala

This recipe for Maharashtrian prawn masala came from a family member of my partner. This is very quick to make for lunch, is satisfying and tasty! This recipe doesn’t call for using cream, cashews or coconut. It’s a celebration of a simple tomato masala with prawns. Serve with rotis. This recipe serves 2. 

Ingredients
250g prawns (deveined)

1 onion, finely diced 

2 cloves garlic, crushed 

1 green chilli, finely diced 

2 tomatoes, finely diced 

Small piece of ginger, crushed 

Water as required 

Vegetable oil 

Salt to taste 

Coriander to garnish 

You'll need these spices

1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 

1 tsp turmeric 

1 tsp cumin seeds 

1 tsp mustard seeds

Method

• Add a little oil to a pan on medium-heat. Add the mustard and cumin seeds and fry until fragrant.
  
  
• Add the onions and fry for approximately 10 minutes until golden
  
  
• Add the green chilli, ginger and garlic and fry for 2 minutes.
  
  
• Add the tomatoes and cook them until mushy. Add a little water to help it along if necessary.
  
  
• Sprinkle in the kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric and around 100ml water and mix well.
  
  
• Add the prawns and coat them in the masala. Cook for 5-10 minutes on a medium-heat
  
  
• Garnish with fresh coriander and add salt to taste!
  
  

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