Fiery Chilli Garlic Prawns

A spicy and satisfying dish of prawns cooked in a chilli garlic sauce, inspired by Kerala style prawns. This recipe is high in protein and low in calories, making it a healthy choice for those watching their diet.

By @aathirasethumadhavan

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Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 g cleaned & deveined prawns
• 0.5 lemon lemon juice
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste pepper
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1.5 tbsp garlic
• 1 to taste fresh green chili
• 0.75 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1 batch marinated prawns
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tbsp fresh cream
• 1 for garnish fresh coriander leaves
• 1 serving bread, naan or rice

Instructions

1. Marinate prawns with lemon juice, Kashmiri chili powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Rest for 10 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a skillet, add chopped garlic and green chili. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.
4. Mix in Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, and chaat masala.
5. Add marinated prawns, season with a pinch of salt, and cook on high for 3–4 minutes until prawns release water and are just cooked.
6. Switch off flame, stir in fresh cream, and garnish with coriander leaves.
7. Serve hot with bread, naan or rice.