How to Make Delicious Prawn Ghee Roast: A Simple Recipe by Nehal Karkera

Prawn Ghee Roast is a dish that's sure to win your heart, just like it did for Nehal Karkera, a former chef and food influencer from Mangalore. Despite being from the region, this dish wasn't a regular in his home, but he's sure you'll love it if you try it!

Here's a straightforward recipe to make this tasty treat shared by Nehal Karkera. The key to a great Prawn Ghee Roast is cooking the masala slowly and thoroughly. It takes about 20-30 minutes to get that perfect flavor.

Prawn Ghee Roast Recipe

Ingredients

For Marination:

• 500 gm Prawns, cleaned and deveined
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp Yogurt (optional)
• 2 tsp Salt
• Juice of 1 Lemon

For the Masala:

• 8 Dried Kashmiri Chilies
• 7-8 Bedige Chillies
• 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
• 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
• 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 5-6 Cloves
• ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
• 10-12 Garlic Cloves
• 1 small piece Ginger
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1½ tbsp Tamarind Paste
• ¼ cup Water (for grinding)

Other Ingredients:

• 4-5 tbsp Ghee
• 7-8 Curry Leaves
• 1 tbsp Chicken Seasoning Cube, crumbled (optional)
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup Water

Recipe

Get the Prawns Ready:

• Mix prawns with turmeric yogurt (if you're using it), salt, and lemon juice. Stir well and marinate for 30 minutes.

Make the Masala:

• Toast Kashmiri and Bedige chilies black pepper, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, and fenugreek seeds in a dry pan until you smell their aroma. Set aside to cool down.
• Mix roasted spices with garlic, ginger, onion, tamarind paste, and ¼ cup water to make a smooth paste.

Cook the Masala:

• Heat ghee in a pan. Add curry leaves and wait for them to pop.
• Put masala paste in and cook on medium heat stirring now and then, until oil separates, for about 15-20 minutes.
• If you like, add crumbled chicken seasoning cube, salt to taste, and ½ cup water. Cook until the masala gets thick.

Cook the Prawns:

• Add marinated prawns to the masala. Cook for about 5 minutes until prawns are ready. Take care not to cook them too long.
• Once prawns cook and ghee rises to the surface, switch off the heat.

Serve:

• Serve hot, with fresh curry leaves as a garnish. Pair with dosas or steamed rice.

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This tasty Prawn Ghee Roast will wow your loved ones as a special treat!