Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 250 g prawn – cleaned
- 1 small stick cinnamon
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 cardamoms
- 1 large onion – finely chopped
- 1 green chillies - slit
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- 2 medium tomatoes – finely chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- salt to taste
Marinade :
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- salt to taste
Prawn masala is a pretty standard dish eaten throughout the Indian subcontinents partially due to the lack of meat eaters in India. Like most prawn recipes, the cooking difficulty doesn’t lie in the actual cooking itself, it’s with the marinade. When attempting to cook this recipe, pay extra attention to the marinade; really experiment with it to taste the way you want. Once you have the marinade down you’ll quickly have a platter of delicious prawns.Prawn Masala recipe tastes great with rice or roti, and the combination makes a great meal for lunch! Make sure you pack the meal in an insulated lunch box so you can enjoy it warm later.
Health Benefits
This prawn masala is a spicy wonder with many health benefits that make them a great part of your diet. They are high in Omega-3 fatty acids which greatly contribute to cardiovascular and pulmonary health. Prawns also contain a sizable amount of selenium. Selenium boosts the power of antioxidants which are responsible for reducing cancer causing free radicals. This amazing element also prevents the development of tumors and reduces the rate of cellular mutation throughout the body.
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How to Make Prawn Masala
Trivia A new species of prawn that grows up to 11 inches in size has been discovered off the coast of New Zealand. |
