Spicy prawns with parsley:
ingredients:
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:
ingredients:
preheat oven to-375F
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:
ingredients:
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:
ingredients:
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:
ingredients:
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:
ingredients:
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:
ingredients:
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:
ingredients:
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
ingredients:
ingredients:
- 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:
ingredients:
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:
ingredients:
- 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,
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prawn chilli:
ingredients:
- 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 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:
ingredients:
- 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:
ingredients:
- 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:
ingredients:
- 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
ingredients:
- 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
procedure:
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:
Igredients:
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)
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Red chilli masala shrimp/prawns:
ingredients
for masla:
procedure:
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)
ingredients:
for mixture
in a bowl crack egg then add all the other ingredients along with chopped shrimp mix well
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:
ingredients:
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 .
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Bangde /mackerel masala fry:
Igredients:
- 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:
ingredients:
soak tamarind for few mins ,remove seeds if any
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Bangde/mackerel curry/bangde pulimunchi:
ingredients:
- 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 grinding:
- byadgi/kashmiri whole redchillies-3 big
- tomato-1 medium
- garlic cloves-4
for masla:
- 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)
ingredients:
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
for sandwich:
- 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
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Muscles masala:
ingredients:
- 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:
prawns- 1/4kg
chopped onion- 1 1/2
tomato-1big
chopped ginger- 1tsp
garlic- 6
coconut grated- 4tbsp
red chilli paste-1 1/2 - 2 tsp,or soaked byadgi or kashmiri redchilli-4
turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
half of one tomato for grinding with the chilli and garlic
oil-2-3 tbsp
1/2 tsp of kashmiri redchilli powder and salt accordingly for marination
procedure:
firstly grind chilli,tomato,and garlic cloves together to paste(you can de-seed 2 of the chillies to reduce the spice)
marinate the prawns with salt and the red chili powder
then heat up a pan add oil then add chopped onions and chopped ginger and turmeric once the onion turns translucent add the chopped tomato .when they turn soft add the ground paste as required along with the grated coconut and cook for 5 minutes then add the prawns
(add little water for sukka).close lid and cook until you see little oil on sides and the raw smell is gone and prawns well cooked.if you want sukka add very little water after adding prawns,if you want gravy add half cup of water.
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Prawns biryani:
ingredients:
prawns-15 medium size
basmati rice - 2 rice cooker cups/1 glass
boiling water- 1 cup +a little more than 3/4 (second cup add a little less than 1 cup)
cloves- 5
Marathi moggu/kapok buds-5
cinnamon-2 inch
cashews-8 split to 2
green chilies slit -2
mint leaves-3tbsp
Kashmiri red chilli powder-2/3 tsp
garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
lemon - 1/2 of one
for masala paste
chopped coriander leaves-4tbsp
fennel seeds-1/2tsp
ginger chopped- 1 1/2tsp
garlic cloves-5
grind with little water
procedure:
marinate shrimp with salt Kashmiri red chilli powder and keep aside
wash rice and keep aside
in a pressure cooker pan add oil add cloves , cinnamon, Marathi moggu/kapok buds, slit green chillies, and fry for a minute then add sliced onions, cashews and fry until the edges turn golden then add the ground masala add hot water bring to boil then add marinated shrimp, mint leaves and rice, squeeze 1/2 lemon juice and add salt close the lid and pressure cook to 1 to 2 whistles
tip:1. depending on the quality of the rice adjust the water ,usually its 1:2 ratio of rice and water. to get a stiff long rice its always better to add a little less water than the proportion
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Prawn masala chilli:
ingredients:
prawns- 20 medium
onion chopped- 1 big
tomato chopped roughly -1 1/2
coconut grated-2 tsp
garlic chopped- 1 tbsp
ginger chopped- 1 tsp
green chilli slit-3-4
curry leaves- 2 sprigs
pepper powder- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
soy sauce- 2tsp
oil-5-6 tbsp
salt
procedure:
grind coconut and tomatoes to paste
marinate shrimp with salt for 15 minutes
in a pan heat up oil add onion and fry until golden on the edges then add the ground tomato coconut paste and cook for 7-8 minutes then add the prawns ,close lid and cook for 5-6 minutes
in another pan add oil ,when it warms up add ginger ,garlic,green chili and curry leaves ,saute for 2 minutes then add pepper powder and soy sauce(do not brown the garlic ,just half fry)
now add the cooked prawns mix well and cook until thick.
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bangde/mackerel masala fry:
ingredients:
mackerel fish- 2- cut into 2 or 3 pieces
garlic chopped- 1 1/4tsp
curry leaves- 1 big sprig
for red masala:
byadgi chili-8
cashews-3
grated coconut-1 1/2 tsp
tamarind- 1/2 lemon size
onion chopped- 1/2 of 1
coriander seeds- 1 tbsp
turmeric- 1/4 tsp
cloves- 4-5
green chilli - 1 chopped
cinnamon- 2 inch stick
garlic -3 cloves
ginger- 1/2 inch piece
procedure:
in a pan dry roast coriander for few seconds ,slightly aromatic.
now take all the ingredients in a blender along with a little water and grind to paste
heat up a pan add oil add garlic,green chili and curry leaves ,after 30 seconds add 2 tsp of ground masala saute for a minute or two on low heat then add fish and salt
mix well and add quarter cup of water
next close lid and cook until the fish is cooked(flip the pieces in between) and the masala gets thick and coats to the fish.
tip: 1. the masala is enough for nearly 4-5 fish .if you want spicy then you can add more than 2 tsp ,store the remaining masala in the freezer .
2. once the fish is cooked you can check for sourness and add squeezed tamarind pulp if necessary,it will be cooked until the gravy gets thick.
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shrimp diovolo: my version
ingredients:
shrimp/prawns-15 medium size
red bell pepper chopped- 1/2 of one
yellow bell pepper chopped- 1/2 of one
celery chopped- 3 tbsp,both stalk and leaves
fresh red chili chopped-1
dry dill leaves-3/4 tsp
pickled jalapenos,chopped
garlic chopped- 1 tbsp
butter- 1/2 tsp
pepper powder-1/4 tsp
salt
olive oil- 2 tbsp
white vinegar- 1 1/2 tsp
apple cider vinegar- 1 tsp
for batter:
all purpose flour-2tsp
corn flour- 3 1/2 tsp
salt- 2 pinch
pepper powder - 2 pinch
plain sparkling soda enough to mix the batter
procedure:
in a bowl take prawns and add 2 pinch salt rub well and keep aside
heat up oil in a kadahi /fryer
mix all purpose flour,pepper powder,little salt (we have added a light salt to the prawns too) corn starch/flour, sparkling soda to a paste.not too thick ,better if its on the thinner side ,because we do not need lot of coating just a thin crisp coating is good .
add in the shrimp, mix well
immediately fry them for 2 minutes,or until coating is crisp too much cooking will make the shrimps rubbery .
take out on to a paper towel to drain of excess oil
heat up a pan add butter and olive oil ,add chopped garlic,both the bell peppers,red chili ,fry for a minute now add celery chopped, jalapenos chopped .dry dill .add both the vinegar and pepper powder .keep the veggies crunchy ,frying for 2-3 minutes is enough.
mix in the shrimp well ,take out of heat and serve immediately.
tips:1. shrimps cook really fast ,depending on shrimp size cooking time is 2-3 minutes
2. fry the shrimps immediately after mixing with the batter,because we want the batter to be light and crisp
3. devein the shrimps,that is removing the intestinal tract which is on the back of the shrimp,you can pull it out easily from the opening
4. you can take out the seeds part from the jalapenos to reduce the heat in the dish.
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pepper shrimp:saucy style
ingredients:
medium size shrimp/prawns: 20-25
pepper powder- 3/4 to tsp
green chili slit-1
garlic chopped- 2 tsp
chopped bell pepper- 1
onion chopped- 1 big
chopped coriander leaves - 3 tbsp
worcestershire sauce-3 tsp
soy sauce- 2 tsp
red chili sauce- 1tbsp
vinegar-3/4 tsp
salt
oil -3tbsp
oil for deep frying
batter for shrimps :
all purpose flour-2 tsp
cornflour - 4tsp
salt
pepper powder-1/4tsp
plain sparkling soda
procedure:
mix all the ingredients together and make a batter ,just to get a light coating on the shrimps/prawns.add shrimp and mix well ,deep fry them for 2 minutes
in a non stick pan heat up oil then add garlic ,bell pepper ,onion and green chili fry until half cooked or about 2-3 minutes (the veggies should be crunchy or else it'll be soft and soggy when mixed with sauces)then add the sauces and vinegar ,add shrimps immediately ,also add pepper powder and chopped coriander leaves mix well until the sauces and pepper are well coated .
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Prawns/shrimp in coconut masala:
ingredients:
prawns: 250 grams
coconut grated- 4 tbsp
onion chopped-2
tomato chopped-1/2 of one
garlic cloves chopped-1 tbsp
ginger chopped- 1/2 tsp
green chili chopped-1 chili
ginger garlic paste- 1 1/4 tsp
kashmiri red chili powder- 1 tsp
garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
tamarind pulp- 2 tsp
curry leaves- 1 sprig
turmeric powder- 1/4tsp
oil- 4-5 tbsp
salt
spice powder
whole pepper corns- 1/2 tsp
cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
coriander seeds- 1 tsp
crush all the three together finely with the help of mortar and pestle or blender
procedure:
clean the shrimp/prawn ,devein them .you can either pull it out or else make a small incision on the back of the prawns till the tail and clean it off
add salt and keep the prawns aside
grind the coconut with very little water to fine paste .keep aside
in a kadahi heat up oil then add chopped garlic, curry leaves,green chili and chopped ginger fry for a minute then add turmeric powder and chopped onion fry until they are soft and the edges turn brown then add ginger garlic paste fry until the raw smell is gone add the ground powder ,mix well add red chili powder fry for a minute .(on low heat or else the spices will burn and get bitter)
next add chopped tomato add some salt, close lid and cook until soft .then add tamarind pulp mix well for 30 seconds then add the prawns,mix well for a minute
then add the ground coconut paste.give it a stir ,close lid and cook for 3-4 minutes . add half cup of water .stir well and close lid. let it cook until the oil seperate's and the gravy gets thick .lastly add garam masala powder and cook for 2-3 minutes and done
serve with rice as a side dish
TIP: the green chili i used was not very spicy
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Kundapur style kane meen/lady fish masala fry:
The lady fish is one of the most liked fish in kundapur , specialy found in the kundapur and mangalore coast both in oceans and fresh water rivers. A clean and fresh tasting fish ,you will never forget the taste.
lady fish gutted and cleaned- 6
garlic chopped- 2tsp
onion finely chopped- 1
turmeric- 1/4 tsp
redchili powder- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp
chopped coriander leaves- 2tbsp
oil- 7-8 tbsp
salt
for masala:
byadgi/kashmiri chili- 7-8
cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
cashew- 2
garlic cloves-4
pepper corns- 12
cinnamon- 1 piece
cloves- 2
onion- 1/2
tomato-1/2
vinegar- 2tbsp
water
procedure:
cleanup the fish and marinate it with red chili powder and salt
blend all the ingredients together along with enough water and grind it to a thick paste
shallow fry the fish in a pan until done
in the same pan heat up oil ( the bits) add garlic and onion chopped fry until the onion turns pale next add the ground paste and cook until the oil seperates on the edges of the pan .add a little salt and turmeric powder mix well next add a little water stir, the place the fried fish ,remember to keep the flame on low then close lid for 3 - 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the masala is well coated ,garnish with coriander leaves
tips:
1. do not brown the onions or garlic, just fry for a minute ,minute and half for the onions to sweat out moisture
3. you can use kundapur masala which is a spice mixture of roasted redchili,coriander ,cumin, pepper and fenugreek if available or use kashmiri redchili powder with a little fish fry masala for marination.
2. lady fish is a delicate and tasty fish ,do not over fry it and be a little gentle while flipping the fish .
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Chili garlic shrimp dry:
ingredients:
prawns/shrimp- 15 large
onion finely chopped- 1 big
garlic chopped- 2tbsp
chili chopped- 2-3
pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
chat masala - 1/4 tsp
tomato chopped- 1 medium
turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
soy sauce-2 tsp
tomato ketchup-1 tbsp
chopped coriander- 2tsp
oil- 4-5 tbsp
salt
procedure:
marinate shrimp with salt and pepper keep aside for 1/2 hr
heat up oil in a kadahi add the chopped garlic and chopped chili as they sizzle for few seconds ,take them off and keep aside .this is to flavour the oil and also to keep the vibrant color of chili and the rawness of garlic .
now add in the chopped onion. add a little salt to fasten the process of frying.close lid for some time until the onion sweats and softens .fry until the edges are golden brown then add in tomato mix well then add in turmeric powder ,close lid and cook until the tomatoes soften ,continue saute for 2-3 minutes .
next add the marinated shrimp .mix well, close lid and cook for 5 minutes .finally add the soy sauce,ketchup and chat masala. give a stir and cook for 3 minutes finally add the fried chili and garlic ,garnish with coriander leaves
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shrimp fried rice:
this recipe is easy simple and quick to make on a lazy day with left over rice.- portion for 2
ingredients:
shrimp- 12-15
cooked rice- 1 1/2 cup
bellpepper- 1 thinly sliced
onion- 2 thinly sliced
tomato small- 1 chopped
pepper powder- 1/ 2 -3/4 tsp
butter- 1 tsp
oil- 2-3 tsp
salt
procedure:
marinate shrimp with salt and 1/2 tsp pepper
heat up butter and oil ,then add sliced onion,bell pepper,and tomato ,add a little salt and fry on medium high flame for 3-4 minutes then add the shrimp.
mix and close lid and cook for 4-5 minutes flip and cook for 3 more minutes then add the rice mix well add salt if required and more pepper according to the spice .mix again for 2- 3 minutes .serve hot with any hot sauce or sweet and hot chili garlic sauce.
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Simply crab:
- 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 sukka or gravy:
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Prawns sukka or gravy:
ingredients:
prawns- 1/4kg
chopped onion- 1 1/2
tomato-1big
chopped ginger- 1tsp
garlic- 6
coconut grated- 4tbsp
red chilli paste-1 1/2 - 2 tsp,or soaked byadgi or kashmiri redchilli-4
turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
half of one tomato for grinding with the chilli and garlic
oil-2-3 tbsp
1/2 tsp of kashmiri redchilli powder and salt accordingly for marination
procedure:
firstly grind chilli,tomato,and garlic cloves together to paste(you can de-seed 2 of the chillies to reduce the spice)
marinate the prawns with salt and the red chili powder
then heat up a pan add oil then add chopped onions and chopped ginger and turmeric once the onion turns translucent add the chopped tomato .when they turn soft add the ground paste as required along with the grated coconut and cook for 5 minutes then add the prawns
(add little water for sukka).close lid and cook until you see little oil on sides and the raw smell is gone and prawns well cooked.if you want sukka add very little water after adding prawns,if you want gravy add half cup of water.
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Prawns biryani:
ingredients:
prawns-15 medium size
basmati rice - 2 rice cooker cups/1 glass
boiling water- 1 cup +a little more than 3/4 (second cup add a little less than 1 cup)
cloves- 5
Marathi moggu/kapok buds-5
cinnamon-2 inch
cashews-8 split to 2
green chilies slit -2
mint leaves-3tbsp
Kashmiri red chilli powder-2/3 tsp
garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
lemon - 1/2 of one
for masala paste
chopped coriander leaves-4tbsp
fennel seeds-1/2tsp
ginger chopped- 1 1/2tsp
garlic cloves-5
grind with little water
procedure:
marinate shrimp with salt Kashmiri red chilli powder and keep aside
wash rice and keep aside
in a pressure cooker pan add oil add cloves , cinnamon, Marathi moggu/kapok buds, slit green chillies, and fry for a minute then add sliced onions, cashews and fry until the edges turn golden then add the ground masala add hot water bring to boil then add marinated shrimp, mint leaves and rice, squeeze 1/2 lemon juice and add salt close the lid and pressure cook to 1 to 2 whistles
tip:1. depending on the quality of the rice adjust the water ,usually its 1:2 ratio of rice and water. to get a stiff long rice its always better to add a little less water than the proportion
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Prawn masala chilli:
ingredients:
prawns- 20 medium
onion chopped- 1 big
tomato chopped roughly -1 1/2
coconut grated-2 tsp
garlic chopped- 1 tbsp
ginger chopped- 1 tsp
green chilli slit-3-4
curry leaves- 2 sprigs
pepper powder- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
soy sauce- 2tsp
oil-5-6 tbsp
salt
procedure:
grind coconut and tomatoes to paste
marinate shrimp with salt for 15 minutes
in a pan heat up oil add onion and fry until golden on the edges then add the ground tomato coconut paste and cook for 7-8 minutes then add the prawns ,close lid and cook for 5-6 minutes
in another pan add oil ,when it warms up add ginger ,garlic,green chili and curry leaves ,saute for 2 minutes then add pepper powder and soy sauce(do not brown the garlic ,just half fry)
now add the cooked prawns mix well and cook until thick.
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bangde/mackerel masala fry:
ingredients:
mackerel fish- 2- cut into 2 or 3 pieces
garlic chopped- 1 1/4tsp
curry leaves- 1 big sprig
for red masala:
byadgi chili-8
cashews-3
grated coconut-1 1/2 tsp
tamarind- 1/2 lemon size
onion chopped- 1/2 of 1
coriander seeds- 1 tbsp
turmeric- 1/4 tsp
cloves- 4-5
green chilli - 1 chopped
cinnamon- 2 inch stick
garlic -3 cloves
ginger- 1/2 inch piece
procedure:
in a pan dry roast coriander for few seconds ,slightly aromatic.
now take all the ingredients in a blender along with a little water and grind to paste
heat up a pan add oil add garlic,green chili and curry leaves ,after 30 seconds add 2 tsp of ground masala saute for a minute or two on low heat then add fish and salt
mix well and add quarter cup of water
next close lid and cook until the fish is cooked(flip the pieces in between) and the masala gets thick and coats to the fish.
tip: 1. the masala is enough for nearly 4-5 fish .if you want spicy then you can add more than 2 tsp ,store the remaining masala in the freezer .
2. once the fish is cooked you can check for sourness and add squeezed tamarind pulp if necessary,it will be cooked until the gravy gets thick.
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shrimp diovolo: my version
ingredients:
shrimp/prawns-15 medium size
red bell pepper chopped- 1/2 of one
yellow bell pepper chopped- 1/2 of one
celery chopped- 3 tbsp,both stalk and leaves
fresh red chili chopped-1
dry dill leaves-3/4 tsp
pickled jalapenos,chopped
garlic chopped- 1 tbsp
butter- 1/2 tsp
pepper powder-1/4 tsp
salt
olive oil- 2 tbsp
white vinegar- 1 1/2 tsp
apple cider vinegar- 1 tsp
for batter:
all purpose flour-2tsp
corn flour- 3 1/2 tsp
salt- 2 pinch
pepper powder - 2 pinch
plain sparkling soda enough to mix the batter
procedure:
in a bowl take prawns and add 2 pinch salt rub well and keep aside
heat up oil in a kadahi /fryer
mix all purpose flour,pepper powder,little salt (we have added a light salt to the prawns too) corn starch/flour, sparkling soda to a paste.not too thick ,better if its on the thinner side ,because we do not need lot of coating just a thin crisp coating is good .
add in the shrimp, mix well
immediately fry them for 2 minutes,or until coating is crisp too much cooking will make the shrimps rubbery .
take out on to a paper towel to drain of excess oil
heat up a pan add butter and olive oil ,add chopped garlic,both the bell peppers,red chili ,fry for a minute now add celery chopped, jalapenos chopped .dry dill .add both the vinegar and pepper powder .keep the veggies crunchy ,frying for 2-3 minutes is enough.
mix in the shrimp well ,take out of heat and serve immediately.
tips:1. shrimps cook really fast ,depending on shrimp size cooking time is 2-3 minutes
2. fry the shrimps immediately after mixing with the batter,because we want the batter to be light and crisp
3. devein the shrimps,that is removing the intestinal tract which is on the back of the shrimp,you can pull it out easily from the opening
4. you can take out the seeds part from the jalapenos to reduce the heat in the dish.
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pepper shrimp:saucy style
ingredients:
medium size shrimp/prawns: 20-25
pepper powder- 3/4 to tsp
green chili slit-1
garlic chopped- 2 tsp
chopped bell pepper- 1
onion chopped- 1 big
chopped coriander leaves - 3 tbsp
worcestershire sauce-3 tsp
soy sauce- 2 tsp
red chili sauce- 1tbsp
vinegar-3/4 tsp
salt
oil -3tbsp
oil for deep frying
batter for shrimps :
all purpose flour-2 tsp
cornflour - 4tsp
salt
pepper powder-1/4tsp
plain sparkling soda
procedure:
mix all the ingredients together and make a batter ,just to get a light coating on the shrimps/prawns.add shrimp and mix well ,deep fry them for 2 minutes
in a non stick pan heat up oil then add garlic ,bell pepper ,onion and green chili fry until half cooked or about 2-3 minutes (the veggies should be crunchy or else it'll be soft and soggy when mixed with sauces)then add the sauces and vinegar ,add shrimps immediately ,also add pepper powder and chopped coriander leaves mix well until the sauces and pepper are well coated .
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Prawns/shrimp in coconut masala:
ingredients:
prawns: 250 grams
coconut grated- 4 tbsp
onion chopped-2
tomato chopped-1/2 of one
garlic cloves chopped-1 tbsp
ginger chopped- 1/2 tsp
green chili chopped-1 chili
ginger garlic paste- 1 1/4 tsp
kashmiri red chili powder- 1 tsp
garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
tamarind pulp- 2 tsp
curry leaves- 1 sprig
turmeric powder- 1/4tsp
oil- 4-5 tbsp
salt
spice powder
whole pepper corns- 1/2 tsp
cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
coriander seeds- 1 tsp
crush all the three together finely with the help of mortar and pestle or blender
procedure:
clean the shrimp/prawn ,devein them .you can either pull it out or else make a small incision on the back of the prawns till the tail and clean it off
add salt and keep the prawns aside
grind the coconut with very little water to fine paste .keep aside
in a kadahi heat up oil then add chopped garlic, curry leaves,green chili and chopped ginger fry for a minute then add turmeric powder and chopped onion fry until they are soft and the edges turn brown then add ginger garlic paste fry until the raw smell is gone add the ground powder ,mix well add red chili powder fry for a minute .(on low heat or else the spices will burn and get bitter)
next add chopped tomato add some salt, close lid and cook until soft .then add tamarind pulp mix well for 30 seconds then add the prawns,mix well for a minute
then add the ground coconut paste.give it a stir ,close lid and cook for 3-4 minutes . add half cup of water .stir well and close lid. let it cook until the oil seperate's and the gravy gets thick .lastly add garam masala powder and cook for 2-3 minutes and done
serve with rice as a side dish
TIP: the green chili i used was not very spicy
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Kundapur style kane meen/lady fish masala fry:
The lady fish is one of the most liked fish in kundapur , specialy found in the kundapur and mangalore coast both in oceans and fresh water rivers. A clean and fresh tasting fish ,you will never forget the taste.
lady fish gutted and cleaned- 6
garlic chopped- 2tsp
onion finely chopped- 1
turmeric- 1/4 tsp
redchili powder- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp
chopped coriander leaves- 2tbsp
oil- 7-8 tbsp
salt
for masala:
byadgi/kashmiri chili- 7-8
cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
cashew- 2
garlic cloves-4
pepper corns- 12
cinnamon- 1 piece
cloves- 2
onion- 1/2
tomato-1/2
vinegar- 2tbsp
water
procedure:
cleanup the fish and marinate it with red chili powder and salt
blend all the ingredients together along with enough water and grind it to a thick paste
shallow fry the fish in a pan until done
in the same pan heat up oil ( the bits) add garlic and onion chopped fry until the onion turns pale next add the ground paste and cook until the oil seperates on the edges of the pan .add a little salt and turmeric powder mix well next add a little water stir, the place the fried fish ,remember to keep the flame on low then close lid for 3 - 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the masala is well coated ,garnish with coriander leaves
tips:
1. do not brown the onions or garlic, just fry for a minute ,minute and half for the onions to sweat out moisture
3. you can use kundapur masala which is a spice mixture of roasted redchili,coriander ,cumin, pepper and fenugreek if available or use kashmiri redchili powder with a little fish fry masala for marination.
2. lady fish is a delicate and tasty fish ,do not over fry it and be a little gentle while flipping the fish .
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Chili garlic shrimp dry:
ingredients:
prawns/shrimp- 15 large
onion finely chopped- 1 big
garlic chopped- 2tbsp
chili chopped- 2-3
pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
chat masala - 1/4 tsp
tomato chopped- 1 medium
turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
soy sauce-2 tsp
tomato ketchup-1 tbsp
chopped coriander- 2tsp
oil- 4-5 tbsp
salt
procedure:
marinate shrimp with salt and pepper keep aside for 1/2 hr
heat up oil in a kadahi add the chopped garlic and chopped chili as they sizzle for few seconds ,take them off and keep aside .this is to flavour the oil and also to keep the vibrant color of chili and the rawness of garlic .
now add in the chopped onion. add a little salt to fasten the process of frying.close lid for some time until the onion sweats and softens .fry until the edges are golden brown then add in tomato mix well then add in turmeric powder ,close lid and cook until the tomatoes soften ,continue saute for 2-3 minutes .
next add the marinated shrimp .mix well, close lid and cook for 5 minutes .finally add the soy sauce,ketchup and chat masala. give a stir and cook for 3 minutes finally add the fried chili and garlic ,garnish with coriander leaves
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shrimp fried rice:
this recipe is easy simple and quick to make on a lazy day with left over rice.- portion for 2
ingredients:
shrimp- 12-15
cooked rice- 1 1/2 cup
bellpepper- 1 thinly sliced
onion- 2 thinly sliced
tomato small- 1 chopped
pepper powder- 1/ 2 -3/4 tsp
butter- 1 tsp
oil- 2-3 tsp
salt
procedure:
marinate shrimp with salt and 1/2 tsp pepper
heat up butter and oil ,then add sliced onion,bell pepper,and tomato ,add a little salt and fry on medium high flame for 3-4 minutes then add the shrimp.
mix and close lid and cook for 4-5 minutes flip and cook for 3 more minutes then add the rice mix well add salt if required and more pepper according to the spice .mix again for 2- 3 minutes .serve hot with any hot sauce or sweet and hot chili garlic sauce.
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