Prawns Masala (Maharashtrian Style)

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Prawns Masala

(Maharashtrian Style)

Ingredients:

250gms Kolambi [Prawns]

3 Onions (Finely Chopped)

1 Potato (Cut in Cubes)

1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

½ tsp Turmeric Powder

2 tsp Red Chilly Powder

3-4 Kokum (Garcinia indica)

2-3 Garlic Cloves (peeled)

2-3 Coriander Sprigs (chopped)

2 tbsp Oil

Salt as per Taste

Method:

Devein, wash and drain the prawns. Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, and salt as per taste to the Prawns. Mix well and leave aside for 10 minutes to marinate. Heat oil in heavy bottom pan, to that add crushed garlic. Sauté for a minute then add chopped onion. Sauté onion till they turn translucent, now add diced potatoes. Cover the pan and cook till potatoes are almost done. Now add the marinated prawns and stir well. Cover and cook till the prawns are done. Open the lid and add Kokum and ¼ cup water if required ,adjust salt and give a gentle stir, cover and cook for another minute. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with Bhakri* or roti.

Bhakri is round flat unleavened bread.

Kingfish Fry (Surmai Fry)

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Kingfish Fry

(Surmai Fry)

Ingredients:

400gms Surmai [Kingfish]

1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

½ tsp Turmeric Powder

2 tsp Red Chilly Powder

1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp

2 tbsp Rawa [Semolina]

½ Cup Rice Flour

Salt as per Taste

Oil for frying

Method:

Clean and wash the fish pieces. Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, tamarind pulp and salt as per taste to the fish. Ensure that the masala is applied to both the sides of the fish. Leave aside for 10 minutes to marinate. In a plate mix semolina and Rice flour and keep aside. Heat oil in a non stick pan. Roll and coat the marinated fish in semolina and Rice flour mixture and shallow fry till they are crisp and golden on both sides. Remove on tissue paper to remove excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges and Slice Onion.

Lamb Chops ( Indian Style)

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Lamb Chops

(Indian Style)

Ingredients:

500 Gms Mutton Chops

2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

1 Onion (Finely Sliced)

1 Bay Leaf

1 tsp Red Chilly Powder

2 Eggs

1 tbsp Oil

200 Gms Bread Crumbs

Oil for frying

Salt to Taste

Method:

Wash the chops and drain them. Apply Ginger Garlic paste and Salt. Keep aside for 10 minutes .Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker and add bay leaf and sliced onion, Sauté till the onion turns translucent. Now add marinated chops and ½ cup water, pressure cook till the chops are done. Drain the chops and add salt as per taste and Red chilly powder. Keep the drained soup aside. Adjust salt and serve the soup till the chops are done. Beat 2 eggs and add salt as per taste. Heat oil in  a heavy bottom pan for frying, dip the chops in beaten egg mixture then roll in bread crumbs and shallow fry till they are golden brown on both sides. Serve Hot.