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Banjara Prawns Pongal
🇮🇳 Indian

Banjara Prawns Pongal

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kochi cooking — Banjara Prawns Pongal brings a banjara touch with a classic pongal finish. About 25 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Prawns350 g, cleaned
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Ven Pongal /Khara Pongal · on YouTube