Andhra Prawn Curry

Ingredients

Prawns

500g, cleaned and deveined

Oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Garam masala powder

1 teaspoon

Red chilli powder

1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)

Turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

Cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

Mustard seeds

1 teaspoon

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Green chillies

2, slit

Tomatoes

2, chopped

Onions

1 large, finely chopped

Coriander leaves

for garnish

Instructions

1. Clean the prawns thoroughly and set them aside.
2. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter and release their aromas.
3. Add the finely chopped onions and slit green chillies to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown, infusing the oil with flavor.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook until they soften and blend into a rich base, about 5 minutes.
6. Sprinkle in the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well to combine all the spices with the tomato-onion mixture, allowing it to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Gently add the cleaned prawns to the pan. Cook on medium flame for about 10-15 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
9. Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite Indian bread.