Kadai(Karahi) Prawns

Kadai Prawns is a delicious side dish that can be served with Indian staple breads.The prawns are coated well with the masala and makes it even more delicious.The dish is spicy and we loved it.Kids sipped a glass of water after enjoying the curry.I used tomato paste and so is the bright colour of the gravy.I don't usually buy tomato paste, but my husband accidentally picked up from the store and in a way that was good as the dish had a bright color gravy.Do give this a try & enjoy !!!

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Ingredients
for marination  
prawns 1 lb
chilly powder 1tsp
salt to taste

for masala
onion 1 large chopped fine
ginger julienned 1 tbsp
garlic chopped fine 1 tbsp
tomato 2 or tomato paste 2tbsp
*green chillies 2 chopped fine
kashmiri chilly powder 1 tsp
coriander powder 2 tsp
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
pepper powder 1/2 tsp
garam masala 1/2 tsp
cilantro chopped 2tbsp
oil 2 tbsp
salt to taste

Method

• Wash, clean and de vein prawns.Rub salt and lemon juice, wash under running water for 5 times.Drain water.Keep aside.Marinate the prawns using chilly powder, salt.Leave for 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped garlic and julienne garlic.Sauté until the raw smell disappears.
• Add in the chopped onion and green chillies (if using).Add in the tomato chopped and tomato purée. Cook covered till its cooked and gets mushy.
• Add in the spice powders and wait till the raw smell disappears.
• Add in the chopped cilantro(1tbsp) and adjust salt.
• Add in the prawns and cook covered for 5–6 mins on medium flame.Reduce flame and stir well.
• Wait till the gravy thickens and add the remaining cilantro.
• Serve warm with chapathis/naan / cooked rice.

Servings ~4 adults

NOTES
* If garam masala already has pepper powder,omit the additional pepper powder.
* I haven't used green chillies as kids don't like biting through it.
* I have used tomato paste and so the color is bright.