PRAWNS BALCHAUN

I just love prawns, tried this recipe and liked it so much that I keep preparing it very often.

Ingredients
Frozen Prawns 500 gm (medium)
Onion 2
Tomato 1
Capsicum 1(optional)
Oil
Salt to taste

For the balchaun masala:

Red chilli 2
Cumin 3/4 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon 1 inch
Cloves 2
Peppercorns 4
Garlic cloves 4
Ginger 1 inch piece
 

Preparation

Wash and devein the prawns.

Cut onions, tomatoes and capsicum into big cubes.

Prepare a thick paste by grinding all the ingredients of balchaun masala using very little water.

Heat oil. Add onions. Fry for 1 min. Add capsicum. Fry till onions are transparent. Add the balchaun masala and tomatoes. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Add prawns and salt. Cover and cook till prawns are done.

Can be served with any fried rice. Serves 6.