Prawn/Shrimp Masala Or Eral Thokku

Prawn curry ready to be served!
Though there is a debate about whether prawn is good for health or not, the way we cook it could make a difference. Low saturated fat, omega-3 fatty acids and protein makes it a good choice to be included in your meal once in a while. Here's a recipe that I tried often for last few years. The prawn cooked in this way is more tastier too.

Preparation time: 5 min
Cooking time: 20 min
Serving size: 3

Ingredients
Ingredients
  • Prawn/Shrimp - 1/2 lb(1/4 kg)
  • Onion - 1/2
  • Tomato - 1 
  • Ginger - thumb size or 3 inch piece
  • Garlic - 5 cloves
  • Green chilli - 1
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Chilli Dhania powder - 1 tsp
  • Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Coriander leaves - for garnishing
  • Oil for seasoning
  • Salt to taste
Saute for 2 minutes on both sides
 Preparation
  1. Chop the onions.
  2. Chop the tomatoes finely.
  3. Clean and wash the prawn/shrimp.
  4. Grind the ginger and garlic to a paste OR you can mince/grate both.

Cooking

Cook on low-medium heat
  1. In a skillet bring 2 tsp of oil to warm on low-medium heat.
  2. Spread the prawn/shrimp on the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cumin powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
  3. Saute the prawn/shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side. This is an important step to remove the raw smell from the prawn.
  4. Remove the prawn/shrimp and set aside.
  5. In a vessel bring 3 tsp of oil to warm on low-medium heat.
  6. When the oil is warm enough add mustard seeds and once it splutters add curry leaves, green chillies and chopped onion.
    7. Add prawn to the masala and cook

  7. Saute the onion for 2 minutes and add the ginger-garlic paste or the minced ginger-garlic.
  8. Once the raw smell of the ginger-garlic is gone, add turmeric and chilli-dhania powder, and saute for 10 seconds.
  9. Garnish with coriander

    Add the chopped tomatoes and saute until the tomato becomes soft.
  10. Once the tomato is cooked add the sauteed shrimp/prawn. Add required amount of salt and about 1/2 cup of water and cook.
  11. After about 10 minutes, when the gravy is thickened. Make sure not to overcook as it makes the prawn hard.
  12. Garnish the prawn/shrimp curry with chopped coriander leaves and remove from the stove.
  13. Serve with rice or chapati and enjoy the shrimp/prawn curry.
Nutritional facts

Serve prawn curry with rice or roti 
Shrimp has omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12, good for heart. The protein and selenium in shrimp helps in cell growth and repair. The minerals like copper and zinc in shrimp helps in maintaining skin and hair health. For health benefits of spices used refer Essential Spices for Healthy Cooking. Tomato is rich in Vitamin C and serves as good anti-oxidant. Onions not only detoxify your body but also boost the immune system. For health benefits of curry leaves and coriander leaves refer Herbs for Cooking and their Health Benefits.


Try the prawn/shrimp curry with rice or Roti and enjoy a wonderful meal. Let me know your comments and suggestions........

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