Prawn Ghee Roast is a Mangalorean delicacy made by roasting dry spices, prawns in ghee. This South Indian dish is truly a treat to your taste-buds.
Masala Paste: Kashmiri Red Chilli - 6 nos; Red Chilli - 3 nos; Coriander seeds - 1 ½ tsp; Cumin seeds - 1 tsp; Fennel seeds - 1 tsp; Black Peppercorns - 1 tsp; Ginger - 1 inch; Garlic - 4 Cloves; Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp; Tamarind Juice - 1 tbsp; Curd - 2 tbsp
Other Ingredients: Ghee - ¼ Cup; Onion (finely chopped) - ¾ Cup; Prawns (de-shelled & de-veined) - 500 grams; Salt - ¾ tsp; Jaggery - 2 tsp; Curry Leaves - 20 nos
Method: In a pan dry roast Kashmiri red chilli, red chilli, coriander, cumin, fennel, and pepper
Grind the dry roasted ingredients with ginger, garlic cloves, lemon juice, curd, and tamarind juice to a smooth paste.
Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the onion until it turns golden brown.
Add the masala paste and cook until the ghee separates from the sides and the raw taste disappears.
Add the prawns and season with salt. Cover and cook for 2-4 minutes depending on the size of the prawns.
Add jaggery and curry leaves and sauté for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and serve!