Prawns Masala Recipe

Masala Prawns Recipe

Prep time
15 mins

Cook time 

15 mins

Total time

30 mins

Author: Neha Sharma

Ingredients-

• Prawns- 200 gms
• Cumin- 1 1/2 tbsp
• Onion- 1 cup (Chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste- 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tbsp
• Coriander powder- 2 tbsp
• Kashmiri red chili powder- 1 tbsp
• Dry Kashmiri red chili- 20 to 25
• Tomatoes- 1/2 cup (chopped) 
• Black pepper powder- 1/4 tbsp
• Garam masala- 2 tbsp or less
• Coriander- 1/2 cup (chopped) for garnish
• Oil- 3 to 4 tbsp
• Salt to taste

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Method-

1. Boil whole Kashmiri Red chilies in water for 15 minutes and grind it to a fine paste by scrapping the sides in between. Keep aside.
2. In a pan, heat oil. Add cumin and ginger garlic paste. Saute until the raw smell goes off.
3. Add onion and cook till they become golden brown.
4. Once done, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder. Mix well.
5. Add 1/4 cup red chili paste prepared in first step. Cook for a minute.
6. Now add chopped tomatoes. Mix well. Add 1/2 cup water to the masala and cook it until the oil separates.
7. Once done, add black pepper powder, garam masala and salt to taste. Cook for 1 minute. 
8. Add prawns and mix everything well. Add chopped coriander and cook it till prawns are done for about 8 to 10 minutes. 
9. Serve hot.

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Rohu/Carp Fish Fry Recipe

Rohu/Carp Fish Fry Recipe

The rohu, rui, or roho labeo (Labeo rohita) is a species of fish of the carp family, found in rivers in South Asia. It is a large omnivore and extensively used in aquaculture. Rohu is very commonly eaten in Bangladesh, Nepal and the Indian states of Tripura, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.(Source-Wikipedia)

This recipe is inspired from a 12th century Sanskrit encyclopedia compiled by Someshvara III. In the traditional recipe, the fish is marinated in  and salt after being skinned. It is then dipped in turmeric mixed in water before being fried. I am sharing a modified version of the same recipe with you. It can be served with chapati, rice or any bread of your choice.

Prep time
15 mins

Cook time 

15 mins

Total time

30 mins

Author: Neha Sharma

Ingredients-

• Rohu fish/Carp Fish- 300-350 gms
• Coriander/Dhaniya powder- 1/2 tbsp
• Black Pepper/Kali Mirch Powder- 1/2 tbsp
• Turmeric/Haldi- 1/4 Tsp 
• Red chili powder-  3/4 tbsp
• Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 Tsp 
• Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice- 1/2 lemon
• Salt to taste
• Cornflour- 2 tbsp 
• Besan/Gram flour- 1 tbsp 
• Oil for frying
• Oregano- 1/4 tbsp (Optional) 
• Coriander leaves- For Garnish (Chopped) 

Method-

1. In a bowl, add Coriander powder, black Pepper powder, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, salt and lemon juice. Mix well. 
2. Now add ginger garlic paste and 2 tbsp water to make a smooth paste.
3. Clean the fish properly with regular water. After cleaning transfer the fish to a bowl. 
4. Add the masala paste to the fish and rub it over each piece with your hands.
5. Then add cornflour and besan/gram flour and generously coat each piece with it. Keep aside for 15 mins.
6. Now, heat some oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces for 2 mins on each side.
7. Once done take it out on an absorbent paper or tissues to get rid of the excess oil.
8. Garnish the fish with chopped coriander leaves, oregano, some chaat masala (optional) and serve.

Don't forget to try- Fish Dum Biryani, Boiled Fish, Low Carb Fish Curry, Prawns Biryani, Gluten Free Salmon Fish Curry.

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Prawns/Jhinga Dum Biryani Recipe

Prawns/Jhinga Dum Biryani Recipe

Not many people consume prawns, and seafood overall for that matter. But why? It could be because people do not fully appreciate the health benefits they may get from regular consumption of these foods, or just because they don’t know where to get them.

Because of their nutritional benefits, prawns are considered by a variety of health experts to be among the healthiest foods in the world. Prawns are a great source of high quality protein, and provide some of the most important vitamins and minerals that make up a healthy diet. They are low in calories and are made up of extremely healthy cholesterol. There are many ways in which prawns are cherished and enjoyed today I am sharing a recipe of prawn biryani.

Source- Sea Farms

Prep time
15 mins

Cook time 

40 mins

Total time

55 mins

Author: Neha Sharma

Ingredients-

• Prawns/Jhinga- 500 grams
• Basmati rice- 500 grams
• Onions- 4 (Cut in thin long slices, deep fried until golden brown)
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tbsp
• Red chili powder- 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice- 1 lemon
• Ginger garlic paste- 6 tbsp
• Green chilli paste- 3 tbsp
• Mint leaves- 1/2 cup
• Curd- 375 grams
• Ghee- 2 tbsp
• Jeera/Cumin- 2 1/2 tbsp
• Fennel seeds/saunf- 1 tbsp
• Star anise- 1
• Cloves - 8
• Cinnamon stick - 6 pieces (1 inch each)
• Cardamom, Black & Green - 4 each
• Bay leaf - 3
• Oil- 6 tbsp
• Salt- as required
• Orange food colour- 1/4 tbsp

Method-

1. Remove outer shells, clean & rinse prawns thoroughly and keep aside.
2. Wash and soak rice in warm water for 20 minutes, 
3. In a pot of boiling water (3-4 litres of water) add salt, 1 tbsp cumin, 4 clove, 3 bay leaves, 5 tbsp of Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tbsp of green chilli paste, 4 cinnamon sticks, 1 tbsp ghee, 2 green and 2 black Cardamoms. Allow the water to boil for 3 minutes.
4. Add soaked rice to the boiling water. Let it cook on a high flame for 12 minutes or until rice is 90% cooked.
5. Once done drain the water using strainer and let the rice cool down.
6. Dry roast 1 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp of fennel seeds, 4 Cardamom, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cloves, 1 star anise in a pan for 3 minutes.
7. Once done, grind it into a fine powder. 
8. Heat oil for deep frying in a pan or pot, cut 4 onions into thin long slices and add them to the oil.
9. Fry until they turn into golden brown color, strain out excess oil with a tissue paper to make them crispy.
10. In a bowl, add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, 2 tbsp biryani masala (which we created in step 5 & 6) and mix well.
11. Add 5 tbsp of oil, 2 fried onions (reserve half for later use), remaining ginger garlic paste, remaining green chilli paste, lemon juice, yogurt and add it to the mixture, mix everything really well.
12. Add prawns and mix gently. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
13. To cook and layer the Biryani grease a pot with oil (do not use pressure cooker).
14. Layer bottom of the pan with marinated prawns and top it up with cooked rice (don't press the rice).
15. Drizzle 2 tbsp of ghee, fried onions, mint leaves, coriander leaves, and food colour (dissolved in 1 tbsp water). 
16. Cover the pot with aluminium foil and close with lid.
17. Keep a thick pan/tawa on the flame and place the cooking pot over it.
18. Cook on high heat for first 15 minutes then turn the heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes.
19. Transfer the biryani into serving bowl turning the pot upside down.

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