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Afgani Sambar Prawns
🇮🇳 Indian

Afgani Sambar Prawns

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Siliguri cooking — Afgani Sambar Prawns brings a afgani touch with a classic sambar finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 15 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Prawns350 g, cleaned
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

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.

Chef's tip

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

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