Prawn Masala

Dive into the irresistible flavors of Prawn Masala, a mouthwatering Indian seafood delicacy that’s packed with bold spices and heavenly aromas. This quick and easy recipe features succulent prawns simmered in a rich masala base of golden sautéed onions, tangy tomatoes, and an aromatic medley of turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. Accentuated with the fresh kick of green chili and fragrant curry leaves, this dish is an explosion of authentic spices in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, Prawn Masala is the perfect weeknight dinner or celebratory centerpiece, best served with steamed rice or warm flatbread to soak up every morsel of the luscious gravy.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 2 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 Green chili, slit
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 10 Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 3

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and the slit green chili. Continue to sauté for about 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

Step 5

Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the spices with the tomato-onion mixture for 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Add the prawns to the pan and stir well to coat them evenly with the masala.

Step 7

Cover and cook the prawns for 5-7 minutes or until they are cooked through and turn pink. Stir occasionally.

Step 8

Sprinkle the garam masala over the prawns and add the curry leaves. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed rice or flatbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1203.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1198.2

Total Fat 47.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 2970.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 19.1g
Protein 132.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 897.9mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 3719.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 42.8%

Carbs: 23.1%