Dry Chilli Prawn recipe

This is one of the most simplest recipe.. It perfect sea-food lover's recipe.. It goes well with Veg fried rice, Pulao & curd rice... Actually it is my own innovative dish prepared with fried prawns, onion & capsicum... Really it was awesome....my hubby just loved it... I have tried some Prawn Recipes already, but it is Absolutely spicy & delicious recipe with slightly tossed capsicum... Check it out...

Preparation time- 10mins                 Cooking time- 20mins

INGREDIENTS:

For Marination:

Prawns- 200 gms
Corn flour- 1.5 tsp
Chili powder- 1tsp
Salt- as needed
Ginger-garlic paste- 1/2 tsp
Curd- 1tsp
Oil- for frying

Other Ingredients:

Oil- 3tsp
Chopped ginger- 1tsp
Onion- 1( cubed)
Capsicum- 1/2 (cubed)
Red chili paste- 1tsp
Soy sauce- 2tsp
Tomato sauce- 1tsp
Salt- as needed
Spring onions- for garnishing(optional)

METHOD:

• Clean & de-vein the prawns, wash it completely & keep it aside....
• Meanwhile take the ingredients mention under marination, mix well with the prawns...  Marinate it for 1 hour....
• Heat oil in a pan, drop the marinated prawns into it & fry it till golden brown..... drain oil & keep it aside....
  
• Heat oil in a pan, add chopped ginger, onion & cubed capsicum.... saute for 3mins...
  
• Add in red chili paste, soy sauce & sprinkle some salt & mix well....
  
• Now add the FRIED PRAWNS & mix well... it tossed well with masala & looks yummy.. At this note, 1 tsp of tomato sauce & mix thoroughly...
  
•  Dry chilli prawn looks yummy....!!!!!!
  

PRAWN Biriyani...

Prawn Biriyani is a delicious treat for seafood lovers... Many people hesitate to eat prawns, because of its bad odour.... Even i too hesitate to touch the prawn....nowadays i used to it... moreover i like the taste...thats the only reason... After trying this recipe, you will realise the real taste of it...

 

Ingredients for Seasoning:

Oil- 3tsp

Cooking butter/ghee- 3tsp

Onion- 1(big)

Bay leaf- 3

Star anise- 1

Mint leaves- 10

Green chilli- 3

PRAWNS- 200 gms

Salt- to taste

BASMATHI RICE- 1cup

Ingredients for Grinding:

Fennel seeds- 1tsp

Cinnamon sticks-1

Cardamom- 4

Ginger- 1inch

Garlic- 4 cloves

Mint leaves- 1handfull

Tomatoes- 2

METHOD:

• De-vein the prawns & wash them well....
• Take a pressure cooker & heat 3tsp of oil & ghee.....add bay leaves, star anise...
  
• Then add sliced onions, chili & mint leaves...saute till it turns golden brown...
  
• Meanwhile grind the ingredients mentioned under grinding into fine paste...
  
  
  
  
• Now add the washed prawns & mix well...saute for 3mins(not more than that)
  
• Add the ground paste & salt...mix well....
  
• Now add 1.5 cups of water & soaked basmathi rice into it...
  
• Stir well & bring it to boil.... close the cooker with lid & cook for 7mins(1 or 2 whistles)..
  
• Set aside untill the pressure releases on its own & allowed to cool down.....gently stir to mix well...
  
• Wowwwww.....delicious PRAWN BIRIYANI is ready to serve with onion raitha..... 

 

Prawn Curry with coconut milk..

Ingredients:

Prawns- 500 gms
Chopped onion- 1

Tomato puree- 3tsp

Garam masala- 1/4tsp
Chili powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder -1 /4tsp 

Ground pepper- 4tsp

Coconut milk- 200ml

Garlic- 3cloves( minced)

Salt- to taste

Lime juice- 1tsp

For seasoning:

Oil- 3tsp

Cumin seeds- 1/2tsp
Fennel seeds-1/4tsp
Cloves-3 

Method:

• Take a bowl, add tomato puree, salt, garam masala, ground pepper, chili powder,  lime juice, coconut milk & mix well..... now coconut sauce is ready...keep it aside...
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard & cumin seeds & cook until they pop...
• Add chopped onion & minced garlic,saute for 2mins....add the above coconut sauce & cook until the sauce begins to simmer..... 
• Add prawns & Cook for about 7mins...not more than that...
• Creamy prawn curry is ready to serve with indian breads/rice/idly....  

Prawn thokku.....

 

         Ingredients:

1. oil-5tsp
2. Chopped onions-2(medium)
3. Chopped tomatoes-1(big)
4. Ginger garlic paste-2tsp
5. Chilli powder-2tsp
6. Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
7. Salt-to taste
8. Coriander leaves- for garnishing.....
9. Prawns -500gms..
   
10. 

      Method: 

    • Heat the pan & add 5tsp of oil....add ginger garlic paste & saute for 3mins..
    • Add finely chopped onions & saute for 5mins til u get golden brown colour..
    • Then add tomatoes into it & stir well...
    • Now add chilli & turmeric powder, saute till the raw smell goes off...
    • Small amount of water is added to it &sprinkle some salt & mix well....
      
    • Its time to add prawns & cook for about 5 to 8mins... stir well until u get thick gravy.... garnish with coriander leaves..
      
    • Prawn thokku is ready to serve with hot rice...or with chapathi.....  
      

      Note: If prawn is over cooked, it gives rubbery texture...turn off the flame within 7mins.