Prawns Gassi

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Prawns Gassi  

(Manglorean style Prawns curry)

Ingredients:

250 Gms Prawns (Deveined)

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

1 tsp Lime Juice

1 tsp Salt

For Curry Paste:

1 tbsp Coconut Oil

1 tbsp Coriander Seeds

1 pinch Fenugreek seeds

1 tsp Peppercorns

1 tsp Cumin seeds

4-5 Dried red chillies

½ Cup Grated Coconut

1 medium Onion (Sliced)

3-4 Garlic pods

1 Inch ball of Tamarind

For Curry:

1 tbsp Oil

8-10 Curry leaves

1 tbsp Ginger Juliennes

1-2 Green Chillies (Slit)

1 Onion (Finely chopped)

1 tsp Red Chilly Powder

Salt to taste

Method:

Marinate the prawns for 10 minutes with lime juice, turmeric and salt. In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté all ingredients (without Tamarind) meant for curry paste for 4-5 minutes on medium heat. Cool the mixture and grind to smooth paste (with Tamarind) using little water. Now in a heavy bottom pan heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté the chopped onion, when onion turn translucent add ginger, curry leaves and green chillies. Add red chilly powder and fry for a minute, add the ground paste and let it simmer. Add water to adjust the consistency and add the marinated prawns and salt. Brig the curry to a boil and serve with steam Rice. 

Butter Garlic Prawns

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BUTTER GARLIC PRAWNS

Ingredients:

250 gms Prawns

1 tsp Olive Oil

1 tbsp Butter

1 tbsp Garlic (Chopped)

½ tsp Ground Black Pepper

1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)

Salt as per taste

Method:

In a wok or a large pan heat Olive oil and butter. Add garlic and sauté for a minute, now add the prawns and stir well. Stir fry until the prawns are pink (about 4-5 minutes).Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle the chopped parsley over it. Serve at once.

Bachelors Chicken Recipe

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Bachelors Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

500 Gms Chicken (Curry Cut)

4-5 Onions (Sliced)

1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

3 tbsp Curd (Beaten)

½ tsp Turmeric

2 tsp Red Chilly Powder

1 tsp Garam Masala

1 Inch Cinnamon [Dalchini]

2-3 Cloves [Lavang}

2-3 Black Peppercorns

1 Bay Leaf [Tej Patta]

1 Potato (Cut in 4)

3 tbsp Oil

2-3 Coriander Sprigs

Salt to Taste

Method:

Wash & drain the Chicken. Add ginger garlic paste, salt, chilly powder, garam masala and curd. Mix well and keep aside to marinate. In a pressure cooker heat oil and add cinnamon, bay leaf, black peppercorns and cloves. Sauté till they splutter and now add sliced onion. Sauté onion till it changes colour to light brown. Add turmeric powder and give it a stir. Add the marinated chicken and potatoes. Stir fry the chicken till it changes colour. Now add ½ cup water and pressure cook till 1 whistle and later simmer for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Once the chicken is cooked remove in a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Prawns Pulao

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Prawns Pulao

Ingredients:

2 cups Basmati Rice (washed and drained)

1 cups Prawns (washed and deveined)

2 Medium Onions (Chopped)

½ tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Bay leaf

4 Green Cardamoms

4-5 Black Peppercorns

3-4 Cloves

1-2 inches of Cinnamon

4.5 cups Water

3 tbsp Refined Oil

Salt to taste

Green Masala:

1 small bunch Coriander leaves

6-7 cloves Garlic

1 inch Ginger

2 tsp Cumin seeds

4 green chillies

Method:

Make the green masala by grinding all the masala ingredients in the mixer. Heat oil in a heavy bottom vessel and Sauté the whole spices. Sauté them till they splutter and release their flavour. This will take 5-6 seconds. Add the chopped onions and fry them till they are translucent. Add the turmeric powder. Now add the washed rice and fry for some time. Add the green masala and stir, add the prawns and mix again. Add the water and salt to taste. Mix it thoroughly. Once the water starts boiling and reducing, close the lid. Simmer the rice on low flame till the rice is done. When the rice is cooked, take it off the flame and keep it covered for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and Serve hot.

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.