Tangy Prawns With Masala Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Juicy prawns cooked in a tangy tomato-based masala, served alongside fragrant spiced rice for a flavorful and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 250 g Spring Garlic
• 250g Green Chilli
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 100 g Jeera
• 45 g Garam Masala
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2. Heat 15 ml of oil in a pan and sauté cumin seeds until aromatic.
3. 3. Add finely chopped onions and cook until golden brown and softened.
4. 4. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies, cooking for 2 minutes.
5. 5. Add pureed tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt, then simmer for 10 minutes.
6. 6. Heat 15 ml oil in another pan, add prawns, and sauté for 3 minutes until they turn pink.
7. 7. Add the cooked prawns into the tomato masala and sprinkle garam masala, cooking for 5 minutes.
8. 8. Boil 300 ml water in a pot and add soaked rice with a pinch of salt.
9. 9. Cook rice on medium heat until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
10. 10. Plate the rice and top with the tangy prawn masala.
11. 11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.