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Head on Prawn Curry

5 from 10 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs head on Prawn or Shrimp cleaned

Masala

  • 10 Kashmiri Chillies soaked
  • 2 Cardamoms
  • 4 Cloves
  • 10 Peppercorns
  • 2 inch pieces Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 inch piece Ginger
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsps Vinegar
  • Water as required

Gravy

  • 2 cups finely chopped Onion
  • 2 cups finely chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • Ball of Tamarind soaked in one cup of Water
  • Water & Salt as required
  • 1 tsp red Chilli powder optional
  • 3-4 Kokum petals

Instructions
 

  • Clean & prepare the Shrimp
  • Soak the red Chillies either overnight or in hot water for at least an hour
  • Process all the whole spices, add the chillies, turmeric, ginger, garlic, vinegar and water as needed to form a smooth paste
  • Strain this masala (optional)
  • Heat some oil and saute the onions till golden brown
  • Add the masala paste, the tomatoes, salt and cook till the tomatoes soften
  • Add water as required
  • Add the tamarind and chilli powder and continue cooking till the tomatoes get soft
  • Add water and salt as the mixture thickens
  • When you have a smooth gravy after about 30 mins, add the kokum
  • Finally add the prawn and shrimp, submerge in the gravy and allow to cook for a few minutes