Spicy Prawn Masala | Prawn Masala Curry Recipe | Shrimp Masala

🌶️ Introduction: A Fiery Seafood Favourite

Craving something bold and brimming with spice? This Spicy Prawn Masala is a soul-satisfying dish that brings the heat and heart of South Indian kitchens right to your table. Inspired by weekend market hauls and cherished family memories, it’s the kind of recipe that turns ordinary prawns into a culinary celebration. Whether paired with fluffy basmati rice or soft naan, this dish is bound to impress seafood lovers and spice enthusiasts alike.

🧄 Ingredients

• 500g fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chillies, slit
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1½ tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• 2 tbsp oil

🍳 Preparation

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies; cook till fragrant.
3. Stir in the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.
4. Add all the spices: turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder, and salt.
5. Add prawns and cook for 5–7 minutes, until they curl and turn opaque.
6. Sprinkle garam masala, mix well, and let simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

✨ Serving Tip

Best enjoyed with warm rice, jeera pulao, or crispy paratha. Squeeze a bit of lime just before serving for an added zing.

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Tried it? Tell me—how do you like your prawn masala: extra spicy, mild, or with a twist of coconut milk? Drop a comment below or tag your version with #PrawnMasalaByAki!

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