Spicy Indian Prawn Masala Curry


🧂 Ingredients:

  • 500g fresh prawns (cleaned and deveined)

  • 2 medium onions (finely chopped)

  • 2 medium tomatoes (finely chopped or pureed)

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 2 tbsp oil (preferably coconut oil or sunflower oil)

  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

  • 10-12 curry leaves

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 1/2 tsp garam masala

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh coriander leaves (for garnishing)

  • 1 cup water

🍳 Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

  2. Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.

  3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.

  5. Add tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.

  6. Add turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

  7. Add prawns and cook for 5–7 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.

  8. Pour 1 cup of water and simmer for 5 minutes.

  9. Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.

  10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with steamed rice or naan!