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Kozhikode Masala Prawns 🇮🇳 Indian
Masala prawns curry in a classic garam masala gravy: prawns cooked in an onion-tomato masala with ginger, garlic and warm spices. A practical Indian recipe ready in about 39 minutes.
Ingredients 🌶️ Garam Masala 1 tsp 🧅 Onion 2 medium, finely chopped 🍅 Tomato 2 medium, chopped 🧄 Garlic 4 cloves, minced 🫙 Ginger 1 tbsp, grated 🌶️ Cumin Seeds 1 tsp 🌶️ Coriander Powder 1 tsp 🌶️ Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp 🫙 Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp 🦐 Prawns 300 g, peeled and deveined 🌶️ Red Chili Powder 1 tsp Optional extras 🌿 Fresh Cilantro 2 tbsp, chopped 🍋 Lemon 1/2, juiced Instructions 1 Rub the prawns lightly with turmeric and salt.
2 Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
3 Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the garam masala.
4 Add a splash of water, bring to a simmer, then slide in the prawns and cook gently just until done, 5–8 minutes; don't overcook.
5 Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.
Chef's tip
Seafood cooks in minutes; add it last and take it off the heat as soon as it turns opaque.
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Kozhikode Masala Prawns
Time 39 min
Serves 3
Level Easy
Prep / cook 17 / 22 min Ingredients 🌶️ Garam Masala 1 tsp 🧅 Onion 2 medium, finely chopped 🍅 Tomato 2 medium, chopped 🧄 Garlic 4 cloves, minced 🫙 Ginger 1 tbsp, grated 🌶️ Cumin Seeds 1 tsp 🌶️ Coriander Powder 1 tsp 🌶️ Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp 🫙 Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp 🦐 Prawns 300 g, peeled and deveined 🌶️ Red Chili Powder 1 tsp Optional 🌿 Fresh Cilantro 2 tbsp, chopped 🍋 Lemon 1/2, juiced Steps Rub the prawns lightly with turmeric and salt. Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden. Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the garam masala. Add a splash of water, bring to a simmer, then slide in the prawns and cook gently just until done, 5–8 minutes; don't overcook. Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti. 
