Spicy Prawn Curry

Spicy Prawn Curry (Achari Prawns) Recipe

As I said, I am a bit of a creative person, and I sometimes carry this creativity into the Kitchen, Today I tried a new recipe with Prawns which I would like to name 'Achari Prawns'
It turned out very well and I would like to share it with you.

Ingredients

• About 1Kg Medium Prawns 
• Lemon Juice - 1Tbsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Kashmiri Chilly Powder - 2 Tbsp
• Grated Coconut - 4 Tbsp
• Sliced Onions - 3 Nos. (medium)
• Tomato - 1 (Medium chopped finely)
• Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp
• Fennel Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
• Methi Seeds - Pinch
• Whole Coriander Seeds - 1 Tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp
• Dry Red Chilly - 5-6 Nos.(soaked)
• Garam Masala - 1 Tsp
• Achari Masala - 1.5 Tsp (Any masala used for making pickles)
• Tamarind paste -1/2 Tsp
• Oil as required
• Salt (as per Taste)
• Coriander leaves and grated coconut for garnish

Method

1. Marinate the prawns (Lemon Juice, Turmeric Powder, Kashmiri Chilly powder) and keep aside for about 20-25 minutes
2. Take a non stickpan and add around 1 Tbsp oil
3. Add Cumin seeds , Methi seeds, Grated Coconut, Mustard seeds, soaked Red Chilly(dry) and mix well.
4. Once it turns slightly brown, allow it to cool and then grind it to a fine paste and keep aside.
5. Take any pan/kadai , put two Tbsp of oil and saute the sliced onions till they turn slightly brown.
6. Add the finely chopped tomatoes and mix well on low flame till oil separates.
7. Transfer the grinded paste (from step 4) to the onion-tomato mixture and keep stirring on a low flame.
8. Add garam masala, achari masala, salt and tamarind paste.
9. Transfer the marinated prawns and boil on low flame
10. Once ready, garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves
11. Serve Hot with Roti or Rice.