Prawns Masala

Name: Prawns Masala
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds; 1 tsp coriander seed; 5 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp cumin seed; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 bay leaves; 2 medium yellow onions; 2 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp dried tamarind; 1 lb prawns; salt

Prawns and coconut milk simmered on the stove and spiced with garam masala and mustard seeds for a South Asian dish.

1 hr 50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 75 min · Cook 35 min · 110 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Using a small spice grinder or small electric coffee grinder, grind mustard seeds and coriander seeds.
2
With a mortar and pestle, mix together the garlic, garam masala, ground mustard seeds and coriander seeds, ginger, cumin, and red pepper. Pound it all into a paste.
3
Heat the oil in a skillet. Add bay leaves and onion. Saute until the onion is translucent. Add the ground paste and cook until the oil separates, about 15 minutes.
15 min
4
Add the coconut milk to the sauteed onion, along with the tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
15 min
5
Add the prawns and salt and simmer until done to taste, about 5 minutes.
5 min