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Head on Prawn Curry

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Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

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