Ingredients

• 20 to 25 - medium sized prawns.
• 2- medium sized onions, finely chopped.
• 1 - tomato, chopped.
• 1 - potato, peeled and cut.
• 1/2 tsp - ginger paste.
• 1 tsp - garlic paste.
• 1 tsp - dhania jeera powder.
• 1 tsp - garam masala powder.
• 2 tsp - red chilli powder.
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder.
• 1 tbsp - tamarind pulp| For garnishing:
• Few - coriander, finely chopped.
• Little - coconut, grated.
• To taste - salt.

How to Make Plain Prawns Masala

• Clean the prawns and marinate them for about 15-20 mins by adding a little turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt.
• Take oil in a vessel, add onions, potatoes and salt.
• Add ginger paste and garlic paste.
• Saute the onions, potatoes on low flame, till oil separates from the sides and the potato pieces are cooked.
• Add the tomatoes and saute again.
• Then add the garam masala powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and dhania jeera powder. Saute the mixture.
• Add the prawns and cook on low flame, covering the vessel with a lid.
• After the prawns are cooked, add the tamarind pulp to it.
• Lastly garnish with coriander leaves and freshly grated coconut.
• Enjoy this spicy dish with hot chapattis or bread.