Prawn Ghee Roast With Kundapur Masala Powder

Prawn Ghee Roast With Kundapur Masala Powder  -  Priya r Shenoy

Recipe:

You can also make Chicken Ghee Roast/masala fried fish/egg with that powder. Kundapur masala powder can be prepared at home and stored in air tight container in a fridge. 

Recipe for Ghee Roast: 

1. Marinate 1Kg cleaned jumbo prawns with 2 tbsp thick curds, little turmeric powder, pepper powder and salt for 2-3 hrs. 

2. Heat 10Ml refined vegetable oil. Fry the marinated prawns till tender and dry. Remove and keep aside. 

3. To the same pan, add 20 ml oil and fry 1 tsp garlic paste, 6 Tsp of Kundapur masala mixed with 20Ml extract of one lemon sized ball of tamarind in water. Add salt to taste. 

Add little Kashmiri chilli powder or red chilli powder if necessary. Fry till oil leaves the sides. 

Add the fried prawns, mix well and then add 1Tbsp ghee. Allow to sizzle for 3-5 mins on slow fire. Mix well, transfer to serving bowl, garnish with a handful of chopped coriander leaves and serve with lemon wedges. 

Kundapur Masala Powder Recipe Courtesy: Saranya S Hegde's 'Mangalorean Cuisine' 

Ingredients: 

1. 500Gm Red Chillies dry(Byadgi) 

2. 250Gm Coriander Seeds 

3. 3Tablespoon Peppercorns 

4. 1 1/2 Tablespoon Methi Seeds 

5. 4 Teaspoon Haldi Powder 

6. A handful of Garlic Flakes(Optional) 

Method: Roast and pound all the ingredients except Garlic which has to be added last without peeling the skin. Cool and store in an air tight container. 

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