Tandoori prawns

Prawns marinaded in creamy spicy mixture. Tandoori is usually done in the oven at the grill mode, but here I have done using a fring pan. Relish it..

Ingredients:

• Natural yogurt - 4 tbsp
• Green chillies - 3 (deseeded)
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• Cumin powder - 2 tsp
• tomato puree - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• Chilli - a pinch
• Salt - 2 tsp
• Raw king prawns - 12

method:

• Put all the ingredients except for he prawns in the food processor and grind them well.
• Remove the marinade to a non metallic bowl and mix the prawns in them well. Set them aside to marinate in refrigerator for 2 hrs.
• Heat a frying pan over a high heat until few drops of water dance when they hit the surface. 
• Grease the surface of the pan with oil with te help of kitcen paper
• Lift the prawns from the marinade and fry them on both sides for two minutes or so until the prawns are pink and curled. 
• Serve immedieately with a wedge of lemon.

I found that this marinade has the taste of traditional tandoori. Have to try it with chicken too I guess...

Prawn pineapple tikka

A delicious appetizer. The pineapple gives a tangy contrast to the hot spicy prawns. A real exotic dish.

Served with lemon and tomatoes

Ingredients:

• Cumin seeds - 1tsp
• Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
• Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
• mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon juice - 2 tsp
• raw tiger prawns - 12(peeled and deveined)
• Pineapple - 12 (bite sized pieces)
• Fresh coriander - chopped

method:

•  Dry fry the cumin, coriander, fennel, mustard, fenugreek in a hot frying pan stirring continuously until the aroma wafts up. Immediately tip the spices and grind them in a spice grinder adding chilli and salt. 
• Transfer to a mixing bowl and add lemon juice. Add the prawns to the bowl and set aside to marinate for 10 min. Preheat the grill to high.
• Thread prawns and pineapple alternatively onto the skewers. If using wooden skewers soak them before hand for 30 min so that they don't burn.
• Grill at the top shelf of oven for two minutes on each side, brushing with left over marinade until the prawns are cooked. 
• Sprinkle over coriander and serve hot.

Spicy Prawn masala

A kind of prawn curry which goes well with almost most dishes. It was delicious and definitely had a nice twist of taste.

Ingredients:

• Prawns(small) - 500 gms
• Onions - 2
• Tomato Puree - 1 tbsp or half a tomato chopped
• Ginger paste - 1 tbsp
• Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• Green chillies - 3 
• black pepper powder - 2 tsp
• Chilli powder - 1 tbsp
• Ground coriander powder - 1tbsp
• Fresh chopped coriander

method:

• Clean and devein the prawns. Chop the onions and the chillies.
• Heat a little oil in the pan and add the ginger garlic paste, onions, tomatoes, and chillies. Saute well until the onions are nearly caramelised. 
• Add a little water if required and add coriander, chili, salt and black pepper powder to the gravy. Let it cook for further 10 min. Add the prawns now and simmer closed  for about 20 min. 
• make sure that the prawns are well cooked. Sprinkle fresh coriander on the top.
• Serve hot with freshly cooked white rice. 

This gravy goes well with chapatis or with rice. I loved to eat it as a side dish for my toasted and buttered bread. Delicious..... :))

Tempura prawns

Great tasty prawns to be eaten as a snack or a starter. mouthwatering succulent prawns in the tempura batter.

Ingredients:

• King prawns - 15
• Plain flour - 250 gms and some for dusting
• Egg - 1 
• Ice cold water - 250 ml
• Paprika - 1 tsp (else chilli powder)
• Oregano - 1 tsp
• Lemon zest - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Bread crumbs (optional)

method:

• Prepare the prawns by cleaning and deveining them. Dust the prawns with flour and shake off the excess.
• mix the plain flour with the egg and ice cold water to form the batter and add the paprika oregano and the lemon zest.
• Bring the oil to high heat. 
• Dip the Prawn in the batter, coat it in breadcrumbs(this step is optional as the batter alone would be crisp) and fry them in the oil until golden brown and the prawns are done.
• Serve them with a sweet chilli dip.