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A plate of tandoori prawn masala.

The BEST Tandoori Prawn Masala

Author: Veena Azmanov
5 from 13 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Calories: 177kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

Description

This tandoori prawns masala is the ultimate tandoori recipe that gets done in less than 15 minutes. Creamy, tangy, and a little spicy these just melt in your mouth. The sauce is an absolute treat over steamed rice, chapati or roti. Perfect quick meal for a busy day or marinade and leave it in the fridge for later.

Ingredients 

  • 24 Prawns medium size
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Butter

For the marinade

  • 120 ml (0.50 cups) yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • ¼ tsp  (0.25 tsp ) turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp  (0.25 tsp ) cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp hot cayenne
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp (t) lemon juice
  • ½ tsp  (0.5 tsp ) salt as per taste
  • ¼ tsp  (0.25 tsp ) pepper
  • 2 tbsp  cooking oil
  • ⅛ tsp orange tandoori color optional

Instructions

Marinate

  • Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Clean and devein prawns - I leave the tails on but you can take them off as well.
  • Drain the prawn well and pat them dry.
  • Add prawns to the marinade and coat them well.
  • Set aside.
  • Alternatively, leave the prawns to marinade from an hour on the counter or up to 12 hours in the fridge.

Saute

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat
  • Add the marinated prawns along with the marinade
  • Cook on medium stirring so it does not stick to the pan
  • Continue to cook stirring until prawns change color to a light pink.
  • Prawns cook fairly quick 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the prawns are cooked add the butter and sprinkle with fresh coriander
  • Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 591mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 0gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 705IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 1.6mg

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