This tandoori prawns masala gets done in less than 15 minutes. Creamy, tangy, and a little spicy. Perfect over steamed rice, chapati, or roti.
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You have got to love tandoori anything. It's one of the best Indian recipes, isn't it? Popular amongst Indian and non-Indian. Almost all my non-Indian friends think tandoori chicken is what Indian food is all about. Well, far from it. Indian food is so diverse, even if you ate it every day you would still have so much more to explore.
I remember when I met Ziv his favorite Indian food was tandoori chicken and chicken tikka masala. Today, he can't keep track of his favorite.
Why make tandoori prawns?
- This is a very simple and easy recipe. All you need is prawns, curry powder, and a few other pantry staples.
- This is a delicious dish. And you can control the level of spiciness with your choice of chili pepper. Or, you can also use sweet paprika instead.
- Prawns or shrimp cook in less than 10 minutes. A side dish and steamed rice are all you need to make a complete meal.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Prawns - I've used medium size prawns or shrimps. The marinade makes a nice little gravy that is absolutely delicious over rice.
- Tandoori color - On a regular day, for the family, I do not use any tandoori color. However, I served these for some guests and thought it made sense to show off the pretty color. The color does not add any taste or flavor so it's best not to use it.
- Indian spices - Coriander, cumin, and turmeric are the most common spices used in Indian and middle-eastern cooking and easily available in most supermarkets these days.
- Yogurt - Thick Greek yogurt works best for this or the marinade will not stick to the prawns or shrimp.
Step by step instructions
- Clean and devein prawns or shrimps. Drain the prawn well and pat them dry.
Pro tip - I leave the tails on because they look aesthetic but you can take them off as well. - Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl and combine well. Then, add prawns/shrimp to the marinade and coat them well.
- Leave the prawns to marinate for an hour on the counter or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
Pro tip - You can also thread the prawns on a skewer and cook them on the BBQ. - Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Then, add the marinated prawns along with the marinade.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring so it does not stick to the pan. Continue to cook stirring until prawns change color to light pink.
- Prawns cook fairly quick 8 to 10 minutes. When the prawns are cooked, add the butter and sprinkle with fresh coriander.
- Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
This dish will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
If you want to make chicken, try my tandoori chicken recipe as the cooking time will vary. You can also make baked tandoori fish.
There is so much you can serve with this dish. For example,  Indian Naan or garlic naan, Chapati, Sweet potato chapati, steamed rice, vegetable rice or try my Rice pilaf with fruit and nuts.
You serve a side of veggies such as spiced potatoes, mushrooms masala. Or, try Black beans curry, Black Beans Coconut Curry
Spicy Indian Eggplant Pickle, Channa Masala - Chickpea Curry
Kidney beans coconut curry.
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Tandoori Prawn Masala
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Ingredients
- ½ lb (250 g) Prawns 24 medium-size
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp Butter
Tandoori marinade
- ½ cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Ginger grated
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Hot cayenne
- 1 tsp Sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- ½ tsp Salt as per taste
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- â…› tsp Orange tandoori color optional
Instructions
Marinate
- Clean and devein prawns or shrimps. Drain the prawn well and pat them dry.Pro tip - I leave the tails on because they look aesthetic but you can take them off as well.
- Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl and combine well. Add prawns/shrimp to the marinade and coat them well.
- Leave the prawns to marinate for an hour on the counter or up to 12 hours in the fridge.Pro tip - You can also thread the prawns on a skewer and cook them on the BBQ.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated prawns along with the marinade.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring so it does not stick to the pan. Continue to cook stirring until prawns change color to light pink.
- Prawns cook fairly quick 8 to 10 minutes. When the prawns are cooked, add the butter and sprinkle with fresh coriander.
- Enjoy!
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Abdul shaker
I made these yesterday. So tasty. My whole family really enjoyed it very much. I made with fish and prawns mixed
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Abdul. yes, very tasty. So happy you enjoyed them. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback.
Ros
Looks delish! Will definitely try after Diwali! Thanks for sharing
xo Ros
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Ros