Spicy Prawn Roast

Ingredients (Serves 2)
1. Medum-sized prawns – 16 – 20
2. Pepper powder – 1 tsp
Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – To taste
3. Pearl onions – 20 – 25 or 3/4 – 1 cup sliced
Green chillies – 2-3, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tbsp, minced
Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced
Curry leaves – 1 sprig
4. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Chilly powder – 1/4 tsp
Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
5. Tomato – 2 small, chopped
6. Tamarind paste – 1 tsp or 2 tsp lemon juice
7. Cilantro – 1/2 cup, chopped
8. Salt – To taste

Method
 Marinate the prawns with the ingredients numbered 2 for at least 30 mts.
 Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a pan. Fry prawns for 2-3 mts on each side. Do not overcook the
prawns as they will turn rubbery. Drain on to a paper towel. Keep aside.
 In the same pan (you can add more oil if required), add minced ginger, garlic, green
chillies, curry leaves and sliced pearl onions. Saute until the pearl onions turn light
brown. Now add the powders numbered 4.  Saute for a few seconds and add the chopped
tomatoes, salt and tamarind paste. When the tomatoes get mashed up, add the fried
prawns. Mix well and cook covered at low heat, for 2-3 mts. Add chopped cilantro. Mix
well and switch off. Serve with rice or chapatis. Enjoy!!