Prawn Malai Curry

Ingredients

Prawns- 1 kg (shelled and de-veined)
Onion- 1+1 (chopped and paste)
Garlic- 8 (paste)
Kalounji- ½ tsp
Green chillies- 2+6 (slit and paste)
Coconut milk- 1 cup
Mustard paste- 2 tbsp
Turmeric- 1 tsp
Salt- as per taste
Mustard oil- 2tbsp

Procedure

1.Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder and salt. Saute them in mustard oil for 3-4 minutes on a low flame. Strain the prawns and keep them aside.

2.Now season this oil with two slit green chillies and kalounji.Meanwhile, make a paste out of one onion, garlic cloves and the remaining green chillies.

3.Add the chopped onion to the pan and saute until it turns translucent.

4.Now add the paste you prepared to the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes.

5.Add the mustard paste, sprinkle salt and turmeric on it.Mix it up and cook for 3-4 minutes on a low flame.

6.Finally, add coconut milk and simmer for 2 minutes on a low flame.Add the sauteed prawns; cover and cook for 7-8 minutes on a low flame.You can have prawn malai curry with steaming hot rice.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes