seafood.

Spicy prawns with parsley:

• prawns-10
• cornflour -1tsp
• butter-1tsp
• chopped garlic-1 1/2 tsp
• lemon or vinegar-1tsp
• chilliflakes-1/2tsp
• parsley chopped-4-5 tsp
• sesame seeds-1/2 tsp
• pepper-1big pinch
• salt

in a bowl take prawns,salt ,cornflour and pepper mix well
in a pan heat butter then add chopped garlic after a minute add the prawns fry for 2 mins then flip cook for 2 more minutes then add all the other ingredients mix well cook for 2 more minutes .spicy prawns ready.
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Spicy baked fish:

preheat oven to-375F

• tilapia /salmon fish-2 fillet
• kundapur chicken masala powder-1 1/4tsp
• tamarind juice-1 tsp
• finely sliced onion  small-1
• chopped coriander leaves-2tsp
• salt to taste
• garam masala powder-1/4 tsp
• garlic paste/finely chopped-1/2 tsp
• coconut oil or vegetable oil-2-3tsp

mix  half of the salt ,half of masala powder,half of the tamarind juice and marinate the fish  for half hour .then mix the rest of the ingredients then add fish and keep for 15 mins then divide the portions into two and wrap the fish and masala in a foil wrap (like pockets)keep those pockets in a baling tray and bake for 30 mins then open the foil and broil for 6-10  mins

tips:if you don't have kundapur chicken masala u can use your own masala or a blend of plain redchilli powder-1tsp,pepper powder-1 pinch,turmeric powder-1 pinch,corriander powder-1/4 tsp and cumin powder-1/4 tsp.

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Broiled tilapia fish:

• preheat oven 375F
• tilapia fish-2 fillet
• brown sugar-1/2 tsp
• cayenne pepper-1/2 tsp
• smoked paprika-1/2 tsp
• mustard powder-1/4tsp
• cumin powder-1/4 tsp
• lemon juice-1/2 tsp
• thyme and oregano-1/4 tsp
• olive oil-2-3tsp
• salt to taste

mix all the ingredients and marinate fish for an hour then put the fish on the foiled baking tray bake for 15 mins and then broil on op rack for 10 mins

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Pan fried fish with green masala:

• fish fillets-cut to big pieces
• chaat masala-pinch
• hung yogurt-1 1/2tsp
• roasted channa dal/putani-1tsp
• chopped coriander leaves-3tsp
• mint leaves-2 tsp
• ginger garlic paste-1 1/2 tsp
• green chilli-1-2
• vinegar /lemon juice-few drops
• redchilli powder-pinch
• turmeric powder-pinch
• salt

grind together green greenchilli,chopped coriander leaves,mint leaves and roasted channa dal to paste then marinate fish with this masala,yogurt,yogurt ,redchilli powder,turmeric chat masala and salt
then fry on a grill pan ,or a normal pan or grill with little oil

tips:fry on a low flame so that the masala doesn't burn,
if you are grilling then add oil to the marinade

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prawn chilli:

• prawns medium size-15
• pepper powder- 1/4 to 1/2tsp
• redchillipowder-1/4tsp
• green chilli  deseeded chopped -1
• ginger garlic paste-1/2tsp
• redchilli sauce-1tsp
• soya sauce-2tsp
• vinegar-1tsp
• cornflour -2 1/2 tsp
• chopped onion -1 small
• chopped bellpepper-half of one
• chopped spring onion-3 sprigs
• chopped ginger-1 tsp
• chopped garlic -1tsp
• chopped coriander-2tsp
• oil-5  tbsp
• salt

in a bowl mix prawns salt, corn flour , gingergarlic paste,red chilli powder and 1/2 tsp soya sauce  mix and keep aside for half hr
in another small bowl mix rest of vinegar,soya sauce,redchilli sauce with a tsp of water and keep aside
heat up a pan add 2tbsp oil and fry the prawns (for about 3-mins each side)the coating should be crisp

 in the same  pan add 3tbsp oil then add ginger and garlic chopped fry for 30 sec then add chopped onion and chopped bellpeper add little salt then fry for 2-3 mins then add fried prawns and th esauce mixture fry for 2 mins then add pepper powder and chopped spring onions fry for few mins then serve hot
tips: prawns are sweet so it needs all the spice
2.prawn cooks very fast ,usually its easy to over cook them ,they become chewy.average cooking time for a prawn is 5-6 mins.and remember when you cook with sauce it will cook too
3.you can also add tomato sauce -optional
4.be careful with salt as soya sauce redchilli sauce have salt in them so add little when you fry

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Fried prawns/shrimps:

• prawns medium size-20
• redchilli powder/cayenne pepper-1tsp
• ginger garlic paste-1 1/2tbsp
• salt
• lemon juice- 3/4 to1tsp
• garam masala powder-1/2tsp
• finely chopped coriander leaves-2tsp
• corn starch-3-4tsp
• oil- for frying

add corn starch on to a plate and keep aside
in a bowl mix all ingredients except cornflour and keep aside for 15 mins then take prawns and roll it on the corn flour until it coats well. deep fry .and serve

tips: 1.usually in such coating process the flour sticks to ur fingers with every shrimp you coat ,so if you keep the tail on the shrimp,or buy shrimp with tail on, it'll be easy and less messy
2.if you are using shrimp without tail then use toothpicks to serve
3.on an average one shrimp needs 3-4 mins to cook depending on searing and deep frying
4.you can use all purpose flour or rice flour to coat the shrimp,ofcourse the crispness will vary

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Stir fried prawns/shrimp:

• prawns/shrimp-10 medium size
• sweet chilli sauce-2tbsp
• soya sauce-2tbsp
• lemon-1/2
• ginger chopped- 1tsp
• garlic chopped-1 tsp
• fresh red chillies(not dried)-2 broken into 2
• coriander chopped-3tsp
• spring onion chopped-white part and the onion -sliced -2
• zucchini-1/2 of one small chopped
• salt
• oil-3tbsp
• pepper powder-1/4tsp
• cornstarch/flour-1tsp

add little salt and pepper to the prawn then dust it with corn starch .heat 1tbsp oil in a pan fry prawns for 3-4 mins and take out then in the same pan add 2tbsp oil add chopped ginger garlic and red chillies ,when they sizzle add sliced spring onions toss for a minute or two then add the fried prawns then add zucchini toss then add the sauces ,squeeze lemon and coriander chopped cook until the sauces coat well to the prawns 

tips:for this recipe try to buy white spring onions with the bulb part, I mean the with onions

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 Grilled pomfret fish:

• pomfret fish-500 gms I whole fish or you can take 2 medium size fish
• red chilli paste-1 to 1 1/2 tbsp.
• onion paste-3 tbsp.
• lemon juice-1tbsp
• vinegar-1tbsp
• ginger garlic paste-2tbsp
• salt
• pepper-1/2tsp
• vegetable oil-2-3 tsp

clean fish and make deep incisions(cuts) on either side
in a bowl mix all the ingredients except oil and apply on both sides of the fish then keep it in refrigerator for an hour
take out ,then drizzle oil on both sides and grill on both sides
you can use a grill pan too on a stove top

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Chilli garlic shrimp :serves 1 person

• shrimp-5
• garlic chopped-2 1/2 tsp
• smoked paprika powder-1tsp/kashmiri redchilli powder-1/2 to 3/4tsp
• corn flour-3/4 tsp
• chilli flakes-less than 1/4tsp
• soya sauce-3/4tsp
• tomato ketchup/sauce-1/2tsp
• red chilli sauce-3/4tsp
• spring onion chopped-5-6 sprigs
• chopped corriander leaves-2tsp
• lemon juice-few drops

first marinate shrimp with little salt ,redchilli powder and few drops of lemon juice for 15 mins then fry them on both sides .keep aside

then heat up oil in a pan add chopped garlic and chilli flakes, saute for few seconds add shrimp and add all the sauces mix well check for salt if necessaryfinally add spring onion chopped saute for few mins then serve .

tips: the chilli sauce i used is not spicy(coz i deseeded the chillies except one or two and used in the paste)you can use store bought redchilli paste

2.sauces have salt and you have alredy addes salt for marination so check before you add

3. if you are using redchilli powder then reduce the quantity coz its spicier than kashmiri red chilli powder and paprika

4. paprika is the best option for this coz it gives that smokey flavour .people living in usa and other places can get paprika easily

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Bangde /mackerel masala fry:

• mackerel fish -2
• ginger chopped-1tsp
• curry leaves-7-8
• corriander leaves/cilantro chopped-2tsp
• chopped garlic-3/4 tsp
• salt 
• coconut oil or veg oil -2-3tsp
• green chilli slit-1 optinal
• tamarind-1 lemon size
• turmeric  for marination

for masala-

• byadgi chillies/kashmiri chilli-7-8
• corriander seeds-1tsp
• turmeric-1/4tsp
• garlic cloves-4-5

firstly soak tamarind in 5 tbsp water for 10 mins then squeeze untill the pulp is seperated (the paste must be thick dont make it watery)

make gashes aon the fish and marinate  with lil turmeric and salt for half hr

next heat up a pan slightly dry roast corriander seeds and red chillies for few mins on medium flame (corriander seeds slightly change colour) then cool

in a mixer/blender grind roasted chillies and  corriander seeds with garlic , turmeric and lil water to a fine paste

then heat up a pan add oil add chopped ginger,curry leaves, green chilli, saute for few sec then add 2tbsp of ground masala paste saute untill the raw smell is gone(2-3  mins) then add the tamarind pulp saute for few seconds

 then add the fish cook on one side for 2-3 mins flip so that masala coats on both sides add little water so that the masala doesnt stick to the bottom,check for taste add salt and tamarind if necessary . add garlic chopped ,cover and cook untill fish is done(usually 7-8 mins)and the masala coats the fish well(thick)finally add chopped cilantro leaves .and mix

tips: 1.this is a tangy fish dish 

2.you can add more masala if you want it spicier

3. if you dont like it spicy then you can take out the seeds out of half of the chillies(around 4 chilles) and then make a paste ,that will reduce the heat of the masala ,but i would say that the spiciness and the tang combination  of this dish is wat makes it tastier

4.flip fish in between so that masala coats well

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Bangde/mackerel curry/bangde pulimunchi:

• mackerel fish -3
• onion finely chopped-1tsp
• green chilli slit-1 optional
• salt
• curry leaves-1 big sprig
• ginger chopped -1tsp
• oil -2tsp

for curry:

• byadgi chilli/kashmiri chilli whole-7-8
• grated coconut-1tbsp
• corriander seeds-1 tsp
• cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
• fenugreek seeds-5-6 seeds
• tamarind-1 lemon size
• garlic-4
• turmeric-1/4tsp

soak tamarind for few mins ,remove seeds if any

make gashes on the fish and marinate  with some salt 

heat up a pan roast chillies and corriander and cumin on medium flame for few minutes untill corriander and cumin slightly change colour (slightly brownish)

roast fennel seeds seperately untill fully brown

cool the spices and grind them all together with turmeric ,garlic ,soaked tamarind and  enough water to make a smooth paste

then heat up a pan add oil add chopped ginger ,curry leaves,green chilli and onion fry for a minute then add the ground paste add enough water (about a cup or cup and a half)to get gravy consistency add the fish and bring it to a boil keep on high flame for 2 mins then simmer on low flame untill the fish is cooked and the gravy is thick

serve with rice

this is a tangy curry so if you feel the curry is not tangy just soak some more tamarind take out the pulp and add it to the gravy at any time ,just make sure you boil enough to take  out the raw smell of tamarind. its best to taste the grevy when you dilute the masala , taste before you add the fish and add if necessary

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Red chilli masala shrimp/prawns:

• shrimp/prawns- 10 big size
• salt
• redchilli powder-1/4tsp

for masala:

• byadgi/kashmiri whole redchillies-3 big
• tomato-1 medium
• garlic cloves-4

• garlic chopped -1tsp
• ginger-3/4tsp
• corriander powder-1/2tsp
• cumin powder-1/4tsp
• onion finely chopped-2tbsp
• chopped cilantro/corriander-2tsp
• garam masala powder-a pinch
• lemon juice-1/2 of 1 lemon
• oil-2-3tbsp

firstly marinate shrimp with salt and red chilli powder for an hour

heat up a pan add chopped ginger ,garlic and onion fry for 3-4 mins (do not brown them).

then add the ground masala fry untill the raw smell is gone and the oil slightly starts seperating

 then add shrimp close lid and cook for 8-10 mins.finally add chopped corriander ,lemon juice and garam masala .

you can keep it saucy or if you want a dry masala then cook untill the masala is thick 

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Shrimp/prawn sandwich:(makes 5 slices)

for mixture

• shrimp large-5-6 finely chopped
• large egg-1
• parsley dry/fresh chopped-1/2tsp/1tsp
• pepper powder-1/4tsp
• basil dry-2 pinch
• salt
• chilli powder-2 pinch optinal for extra heat

• whole wheat bread few slices
• mayonaise for topping
• oil or butter for cooking

in a bowl crack egg then add all the other ingredients along with chopped shrimp mix well 

heat up a pan add 1/4 to 1/2 butter or oil and spread, so that the shimp mixture doesnt stick to the pan.

then take a slice of bread spread enough  shrimp mixture on it ,place the shrimp side down on the pan cook for 2-3 mins then flip -(on low flame)

take it out on to a plate .then spread desired amount of mayonaise on top and serve

tip: you can also top it with a dash of tobasco sauce just before serving,tastes good when hot :)

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Muscles masala:

• muscles-70-80 count -split
• onion chopped-1 big
• tomato chopped- 1(medium)
• tamarind pulp-1/2-3/4tsp
• garlic cloves-6-7
• ginger- 1 1/2 inch
• cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
• roasted cumin and corriander powder-1tsp
• red chilli powder-1tsp
• grated fresh coconut-4-5tbsp
• salt
• oil-3tbsp

heat up a pan add cumin seeds then add turmeric powder and chopped onion fry untill translucent then add ginger and garlic crushed fry for 2 more mins then add chopped tomato ,cook untill soft then add the redchilli powder and roasted corriander and cumin powder mix for 2 minutes then add muscles and coconut add tamarind pulp and salt add 1/2 cup water close lid and cook untill the muscles are cooked .

tips: for roasted corriander and cumin powder firstly roast cumin-1/2 tsp corriander -1tsp on a pan for 2-3 minutes untill u get that roasted aroma.then grind or crush finely with a mortar and pestle.

2.crush ginger and garlic together with a mortar and pestle(not fine 3/4 crushed)

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Simply crab:

ingredients:

• crab- 3
• onion finely chopped- 2
• tomato chopped- 1 1/2 
• garlic-7-8
• ginger- 2 inch piece
• turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
• red chilli powder- 3/4 tsp to 1 tsp
• roasted corriander and cumin powder- 1 tsp
• salt
• oil- 3-4tbsp

procedure:

cleanup the crabs,take of all the little legs and the outer shell cleaup all the intrails and wash well keep aside (for this recipe we use the center part and the clawed legs)also crush the tip of the claws for the masala and juices to get inside(use a heavy knife or pestle)

crush garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle (not to a fine paste)

heatup a pan ad oil add the  crushed ginger garlic fry for few seconds ,as they sizzle add chopped onion fry untill edges are slightly golden .now add redchilli powder turmeric powder and roasted corriander and cumin powder (low flame) fry for 1/2 a minute then add chopped tomatoes add little salt ,cook untill its soft 

then add crabs mix ( you can use the centre part of the crab whole or you can cut it into two as you can see in the picture)and add a cup and half of water also add salt close lid and cook for 20 - 25 mins on low flame,

if you want a dry dish then cook untill the masala is thick -as a side dish,you can also serve it with a thick gravy for rice

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prawns in coconut masala:

ingredients:

prawns- 250 grams 
coconut- 4 tbsp
onion-2
garlic chopped-1 tbsp
ginger chopped- 1/2 tsp
green chili c hopped-1
tomato chopped-1/2 of one
red chili powder 
tamarind pulp- 2 tsp
curry leaves- 1 sprig
ginger garlic paste- 1tbsp

powder masala

pepper-1/2 tsp
cumin seeds-1/2tsp
coriander seeds- 1tsp
grind all together