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Kewra Jhinga Gassi
🇮🇳 Indian

Kewra Jhinga Gassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Nagpur cooking — Kewra Jhinga Gassi brings a kewra touch with a classic gassi finish. About 31 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Prawns350 g, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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