Prawn Balchao

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Medium sized prawns
		For The Paste
10		Red chiles
150		Groundnut oil
4		Cinnamon sticks
160		Onions - chopped
10		Green cardamoms
120		Tomatoes - chopped
10		Cloves
10		Curry leaves
3		Black peppercorns
10		Cumin seeds
10		Sugar
10		Garlic
30		Ginger
150		Vinegar
		Salt to taste

Recipe Instructions

Remove the shells and wash the prawns Heat oil in a kadai to smoking point and then deep fry the prawns for about 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep aside. Add ginger, garlic, salt, vinegar, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cardamoms, red chiles, cinnamon to a blender and make a thick paste. Heat oil in a pan, saute onions to golden brown.

Add tomatoes, stir for a minute and add the paste and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Now add prawns and stir until cooked. Finally season with curry leaves, sugar and stir.

Remove and serve with rice or bread.

Source:
Indian Cooking by Naomi Good

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