Prawn Ambotik Recipe

Prep Time : 16-20 minutes

Cook time : 11-15 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Ingredients

·         Prawns (medium) shelled and deveined20-24

·         Salt to taste

·         Turmeric Powder 1 teaspoon

·         Coriander seeds 1 tablespoon

·         Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

·         Scraped coconut 1 cup

·         Dried red chillies seeded8-10

·         Ginger 1 inch piece

·         Garlic cloves 8-10

·         Cloves 5

·         Cinnamon stick 2 inches

·         Vinegar 1 tablespoon

·         Oil 3 tablespoon

·         Onions finely chopped2 medium

·         Green chillies slit4-5

·         Tamarind pulp 1 tablespoon

Method

Step 1

Marinate prawns with salt and half teaspoon turmeric powder for fifteen minutes.

Step 2

Dry roast coriander seeds and cumin seeds till fragrant.

Step 3

Grind coconut, roasted coriander and cumin seeds, red chillies, ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon and a little water. Add vinegar and grind to a fine paste.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep non stick pan, add onions and sauté till golden. Add ground masala and saute on high meat for two minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 5

Add three cups of water and let the gravy boil. Add green chillies and remaining turmeric powder and mix. Let the gravy simmer for two to three minutes.

Step 6

Add prawns and simmer till the prawns are almost done.

Step 7

Add tamarind pulp and adjust salt. Mix gently and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Serve hot with steamed rice.