Prawn Masala / இறால் மசாலா

Prawn Masala / இறால் மசாலா 

Ingredients 

Prawns - 500gm

Oil- 2 tbsp

Ginger garlic paste - 1tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/4tsp

Onion - 1 (finely chopped) 

Chilly powder -1tsp

Curry leaves - 1sprig

For grinding :

Oil-1tsp

Cinnamon - 1stick

Cardamom -2

Cloves -2

Pepper - 1/2 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2tsp

Small onion/shallots- 10 

For marination :

Salt - 1/4tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp

Chilly powder - 1/2tsp

Preparation :

🔸First clean the prawns and remove the vein completely, Add salt,turmeric,chilly powder and marinate for 30mins

🔸Take a wide pan and add oil, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, pepper, cumin seeds,onion and saute well in the low flame, once its cool down completely grind it fine paste 

🔸In the same pan add oil and prawns,ginger garlic paste and saute till the prawns remove the water, don't over cook the prawn, 

🔸Just strain the water and keep aside

🔸Take a pan and add 1.5tbsp oil and add cumin seeds and let it temper and add the finely chopped onion and saute untill it's turn light brown colour

🔸Now add the grinded paste and chilly powder & saute for 5mins, then add the prawns and cook for another 5mins.. 

🔸Finally garnish with curry leaves 

Note :

** Don't over cook the prawns

** Adjust the spicy level