Prawn Masala...doesn't need a tag line!!!

Prawn Masala…everyone has their own version and this is mine…this was lunch today…all for me J

Prawn Masala

Ingredients:

• Medium size prawns, shells removed and cleaned, about 500gm
• Finely sliced shallots or regular onions, about 2 cups
• Tomato puree, 1-2 tbsp (optional)
• Oil, 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds, ½ tsp
• Sugar, ½ tsp (optional)
• Coriander leaves, a few

For the marinade:

• Cumin powder, 1 tsp
• Red chili powder, 1 tsp
• Fresh Garlic, grated/pounded, 1 tbsp
• Salt, to taste
• Turmeric, ½ tsp
• Vinegar, 2-3 tbsp

Instructions:

Mix all the ingredients mentioned under marinade. Add in the cleaned prawns, mix well and keep aside for half an hour.

Heat oil in a pan/wok/kadhai. Add in the cumin seeds. 

Add the onions/shallots and sugar (if using) once the cumin seeds start spluttering  and fry till the onions turn soft.  

Add in the tomato puree. Let it cook for a couple of minutes. 

Add the prawns with the marinade. Sauté for 4-5 minutes till prawns are cooked through.

Check for seasoning and serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

You can skip using tomato puree, if you want – just sauté the onions till they nicely caramelised and golden brown. Add in the prawns and cook till done.