Aside from that delicious little bite it gives, the crunchy texture and that natural taste of the sea it has, what I particularly love about prawns is how quick and easy they are to cook. Raw prawns take approximately 5 odd minutes to cook through, meaning dinner can literally be on the table in a couple of minutes with very little hard work! And lets be honest, as much as we all love our kitchens, sometimes you just need a no fail super quick and effortlessly easy recipe for those busy and tiring days Here’s where this Prawn Masala Curry will give you a hand!
How do you make Prawn Masala?
First, a thick and paste-y masala made of onions, tomatoes and plenty of ginger and garlic is simmered with an aromatic blend of traditional spices. Then, the star of the show, our prawns are added. These cook just till the water dries out and we get to the dry and jammy consistency pictured, before garnishing with colourful and fresh coriander, fiery green chillis and juicy lemon wedges. How’s that for a quick and tasty dinner? Yum!
The most important thing when cooking prawns
The best, most impactful tip I can provide you with is this - do NOT overcook the prawns! I have come across so many instances where prawns become rubbery, flavourless and dry from overcooking. And it’s a very sad sad thing because prawns in all their correctly cooked glory are phenomenal! Prawns only need 5 minutes to cook through, going up to a maximum of ten minutes for king prawns. Additionally, they don’t need to be simmered with the lid on. A quick, high-heat sauté with the lid off is the best way to ensure optimal flavour and texture.
How can I serve Prawn Masala?
Prawn Masala is one of those fantastic curries that go fantastically served alongside any carbohydrate! They go well with a fresh roti, naan of any kind and alongside rice too. I would also highly recommend a side salad too If you would like to serve this alongside another curry, I would recommend something vegetarian such as Achari Aloo Ki Bhujia, Bhindi or even Tadka Dal.
More prawn recipes you may enjoy
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