A smashing masala infused prawn curry you wouldn’t want to share.
Ingredients Of Prawn Tikka Masala
- 20-25 Jumbo prawns (deveined and cleaned)
For marination:
- 1/2 Lemon
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Gnger-garlic paste
For gravy:
- 1/2 Cup Curd
- 1/4 Cup Cream
- 2 Onions, finely chopped
- 3 Tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 Tbsp Chilli powder (Kashmiri chili powder)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 Tbsp Garam masala powder
- 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Tandoori masala (for color) *optional
How to Make Prawn Tikka Masala
1. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, salt, chilli powder and ginger-garlic paste.
2. Add prawns and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
3.Heat butter in a kadai (pan). Add marinated prawns and cook for about 4-5 minutes until well cooked. Keep aside in another bowl.
4. In the same kadai, take 2 Tbsp oil and add cumin seeds.
5. When they sizzle, add chopped onions and saute for about 4-5 minutes until onions turn dark brown.
6. Add ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and fry for one minute until the mix turns aromatic.
7. Make a puree of the tomatoes using a blender and add in the kadai.
8. Mix well and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
9. Add cream, curd and garam masala. Mix well, keep the flame on low.10.Add cooked prawns, tandoori masala powder and salt to taste.
11. Serve with rice or freshly made naan.
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