Ingredients

• 1/4 kg - cleaned prawns.
• 8-10 - dried Kashmiri chillies.
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds.
• 12 - peppercorns.
• 3 cloves - garlic.
• 1/2 inch piece - ginger.
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder.
• 2 - onions, chopped.
• 2 - big tomatoes, skinned and chopped.
• salt to taste.
• half cup water in which tamarind has been dissolved.
• vinegar to taste.

How to Make Prawn Baffad

• Grind the chillies, cumin, peppercorns, garlic and ginger together.
• Add the turmeric.
• Add onions and fry till they turn light brown.
• Add the tomato and stir a bit before adding the prawns.
• Fry for a minute.
• Add the masala, tamarind and vinegar.
• Cover and cook until prawns are just done. Do not overcook.
• Serve hot.