Prawn Cream Masala (Prawn Curry)
This Prawn Cream Masala tantalizes your taste buds with tender, juicy prawns cooked in a rich, creamy tomato masala. Each bite is a burst of fragrant spices, perfectly balanced by the smooth caress of fresh cream. Enjoy this Prawns Cream Masala with fluffy rice for a comforting meal, or pair it with warm naan for a satisfying experience. The aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water!
It’s perfect for a special occasion, a weeknight dinner that feels fancy, or simply a way to treat yourself to something truly delicious. So, gather your ingredients, crank up the heat, and prepare to be amazed by the magic of Chef Zakir’s Prawn Cream Masala!
How To Make The Prawn Cream Masala:
Prep the prawns: Make a shallow slit down the back of each prawn and remove the vein. Rinse and pat them dry with paper towels.
Sauté the prawns: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the masala: Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add the chopped onion and fry until softened about 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste. Cook until the tomatoes are softened and mushy, about 10 minutes.
Add spices and Tomato Paste: Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt. Stir well and cook for a minute. Then, add the tomato paste and whole garam masala. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
Simmer the masala: Add 1/2 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the masala thickens.
Add Cream and Prawns: Stir in the fresh cream and cooked prawns. Gently heat through for another minute or two.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.
Check it out Prawn Cream Masala Recipe By Chef Zakir and printable version here!!
Enjoy this Prawns Cream Masala with fluffy rice for a comforting meal, or pair it with warm naan for a satisfying experience. The aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water!
- 500 grams prawns cleaned and deveined
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon whole garam masala cloves, cardamom, cinnamon
- ½ cup fresh cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
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Make a shallow slit down the back of each prawn and remove the vein. Rinse and pat them dry with paper towels.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add the chopped onion and fry until softened about 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste. Cook until the tomatoes are softened and mushy, about 10 minutes. Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt. Stir well and cook for a minute.
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Then, add the tomato paste and whole garam masala. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
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Add 1/2 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the masala thickens.
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Stir in the fresh cream and cooked prawns. Gently heat through for another minute or two.
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Dish it out and Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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Delicious Prawn Cream Masala is ready to serve.
Useful Tips to Make The Prawn Cream Masala:
- You can adjust the amount of chili powder to your desired level of spiciness.
- If you don’t have whole garam masala, you can use ½ teaspoon of ground garam masala powder.
- For a richer flavor, you can use coconut milk instead of water.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Hope you enjoy this delicious Prawn Cream Masala recipe by Chef Zakir! It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Here are some other Prawn Recipes to try !!
- Prawns Tawa Biryani Recipe by Shireen Anwar
Bursting with flavor and sure to impress your guests!
2. Hokkien Noodles Recipe By Chef Zakir
This sumptuous stir fry is a veritable greatest hits of delicious flavours and fresh crispy veggies, chicken and prawns. Do try it!
3. Tom Yum Pizza Recipe By Zarnak Sidhwa
This pizza sizzles with herbs, creamy tom yum paste and juicy prawns – a tropical twist on your pizza night.
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