Karnataka Style Prawn Pepper Masala

Name: Karnataka Style Prawn Pepper Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 16 prawns; 300 g onions; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 4 green chili peppers; 40 curry leaves; 150 ml tomato puree; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1.5 tbsp black pepper; 1 tbsp cumin powder; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder; 0.25 tsp garam masala powder; 6 tbsp vegetable oil; 20 curry leaves; 4 lemon wedges; 4 cup cooked long grained basmati rice

Pan-cooked prawns, tomato puree and lemon wedges, warmed with garam masala and ginger, a South Asian dish.

30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok, add chopped green chile and onions. Stir-fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
5 min
2
Add curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, and the dry spice powders. Stir-fry for a minute. Pour in the fresh tomato puree and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
3 min
3
Slip in the prawns with 50 milliliters of water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over high heat. When the liquid has almost evaporated and the prawns are done, serve garnished with fried curry leaves and lemon wedge over 1 cup of cooked rice per person.
4 min