Spicy Prawn Stir-fry

     This is a very easy and tasty recipe. I tried this recipe from a cookbook gifted by my husband’s friend Abhish. It has some interesting recipes which I am planning to try over time. Even though this shrimp recipe is mentioned as an appetizer in the cookbook, it can also be served along with chappathi/rice.

Recipe Source - Best Ever Indian Cookbook






Ingredients

King prawns (jumbo shrimp) - 25 -30 deshelled and deveined (I used the frozen cooked ones. It is equally tasty)

Fresh ginger-garlic paste - 1tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Seeds from 2 cardamom pods, crushed

Coconut milk - 1/4 cup

Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp

Cilantro - 2 tbsp chopped

Salt - To taste

Method

 

1.  Clean and rinse the prawns under cold running water, drain and pat dry.

2.  Mix the ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, crushed cardamom seeds and salt in a bowl.  Marinate the prawns with this marinade.



 

3.  Heat oil in a pan.  Add the marinated prawns and stir-fry for a few minutes at medium heat.

 

4.  Stir in the coconut milk and saute for a few minutes until the prawns are cooked through. This will take only a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper powder. Garnish with chopped cilantro.