Prawn On
A traditional Maharashtrian prawn dish.
Ingredients
3
onions
5
Kashmiri red chilies
3
Red chilies
1
cinnamon stick
1 1/2
tbsp
coriander seeds
1
tsp
caraway seeds
1
tsp
Cumin seeds
1
tsp
fennel seeds
1
Bay Leaf
3
Cloves
8
peppers
1
Star Anise
6
green cardamoms
3
black cardamoms
2
stone flowers
1
tbsp
Poppy seeds
To marinade
300
grams
cleaned prawns
1 1/2
tbsp
ginger garlic paste
1
tbsp
lime juice
1
tsp
Salt
For the masala
3
tbsp
Oil
1
tsp
Turmeric powder
1
tbsp
Salt
A few mint leaves
1
tsp
mango powder
Salt as per taste
Instructions
Combine the ingredients under the ‘to marinade’ list and allow the prawns to marinade for fifteen minutes.
Meanwhile, boil the onions and chilies for five minutes.
Allow them to cool and then chop them roughly.
Heat a tablespoon of oil and sauté the whole spices for 3-5 minutes.
Allow the spices to cool and grind them together with the onions and chilies, adding a tablespoon of water.
Grind to a smooth paste.
Heat the remaining oil and sauté the paste over a low flame for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the turmeric and sugar and stir well.
Stir in the prawns, along with the marinade, the mint leaves and salt to taste.
Continue sautéing until the prawns are thoroughly cooked.
Once the prawns are cooked, mix in the mango powder and take the pan of the stove.
Place the prawns in a serving dish and garnish with mint leaves.
Enjoy!