Prawn Masala Recipe | How to Make Spicy and Flavorful Prawn Masala

Prawn Masala is a popular Indian dish made with succulent prawns cooked in a rich, aromatic spicy gravy.
The complex spices and tangy tomatoes blend together perfectly, creating a curry that’s both flavorful and comforting. Whether served with steamed rice, naan, or roti, Prawn Masala is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Here’s how you can make this delicious curry at home.

Ingredients

For the Prawn Masala:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or mustard)
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (pureed)
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

For Tempering:

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2-3 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 small cinnamon stick

Preparation Steps to Guide : How to Make Spicy and Flavorful Prawn Masala

Step 1: Prepare the Prawns

• Clean and devein the prawns. You can leave the shells on or remove them based on your preference.
• Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Masala Base

• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon stick.
• Once the spices sizzle, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
• Add pureed tomatoes, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the mixture until the oil separates from the masala (about 8-10 minutes).

Step 3: Cook the Prawns

• Add the marinated prawns to the masala base. Stir gently and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
• Sprinkle garam masala and stir well to combine.

Step 4: Serve

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve the Prawn Masala with steamed rice or naan.

Pro Tips

• For extra richness, you can add a spoonful of cream at the end of cooking.
• If you like it spicier, add more green chilies or red chili powder to suit your taste.

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