This Karaikudi Prawn Masala was prepared in an Ultra Endura+ Pressure Pan by our customer Ms.Hari Priya

Calling all seafood lovers! If the aroma of curry leaves frying in oil sounds heavenly to you, here’s a recipe you must try. There is no combination quite as satisfying as fresh prawns and aromatic Chettinad masala. Prawns cook very fast, so all you need is 20 minutes of your time and you’ll be richly rewarded.

Karaikudi Prawn Masala

250 gms prawns
1 Tablespoon mustard seeds
2 Cloves
1 Tablespoon methi seeds
2 Cardamoms
1/2 Inch cinnamon
1 Tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 Tablespoon red chilli powder
1 Tablespoon pepper
1 Red chili
2 Green chillies
2 Tomatoes
2 Onions
Curry leaf and salt to taste

METHOD

1. Heat oil in the Ultra Endura+ Pressure Pan. Gently fry mustard, cinnamon, methi, cardamom, cloves
2. Add chopped onion, green chillies, red chilli, curry leaves and fry for 5 minutes
3. Add ginger garlic paste and fry and add chopped tomatoes and fry for 5 minutes
4. Add chilli powder, pepper powder, salt and fry
5. And finally add the prawns and mix them well…add little water and close the lid
6. When it starts steaming place the whistle and simmer for 5 minutes
7. Garnish with coriander leaves
8. Serve with rice or chapattis

To get the most from this recipe, try to use the freshest ingredients. Freshly ground spices will elevate the experience, you’ll feel like you’re in the heart of the Chettinad region.