Prawns are a popular type of seafood loved worldwide. They are packed with protein and can be cooked in many different ways. Cooking prawns at home can be tricky, but with this step-by-step recipe, you can easily make a delicious prawn curry. In this dish, prawns are marinated and cooked in a mix of aromatic spices, resulting in a flavorful Prawn Tikka Masala that you will not want to share!
Ingredients:
Fresh prawns
Lemon juice
Salt
Chilli powder
Ginger-garlic paste
Butter
Oil
Cumin seeds
Onions, chopped
Turmeric powder
Tomatoes
Cream
Curd (yogurt)
Garam masala
Tandoori masala powder
How to Make Prawn Tikka Masala:
Marinate the prawns: In a bowl, mix lemon juice, salt, chili powder, and ginger-garlic paste. Add the prawns and let them marinate for 15–20 minutes.
Cook the prawns: Heat butter in a pan (kadai). Add the marinated prawns and cook for 4–5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the prawns and keep them aside in another bowl.
Prepare the masala: In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil and cumin seeds. When they start to sizzle, add chopped onions. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the onions turn dark brown.
Add spices: Add ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Fry for one minute until the mixture becomes aromatic.
Add tomato puree: Blend tomatoes into a smooth puree and add them to the pan. Cook on low flame for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Add cream and yogurt: Mix in cream, curd, and garam masala. Keep cooking on low flame.
Combine prawns with masala: Add the cooked prawns, tandoori masala powder, and salt to taste. Mix gently so the prawns are well coated with the masala.
Serve: Serve the Prawn Tikka Masala hot with steamed rice or freshly made naan.
This creamy, spicy prawn curry is perfect for family meals or special occasions. Its rich flavors and tender prawns make it a dish everyone will enjoy.