Prawn Butter Masala (Prawn Makhani)


Servings: 2
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Delectable prawns, cooked to perfection, in a creamy and aromatic gravy. Do you enjoy seafood? Try this easy to cook recipe that is full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 200 gm prawns
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1-2 chopped green chillies
- 1 cup freshly pureed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder (jeera)
- 1 tbsp coriander powder (dhania)
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 tsp dry fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Coriander for garnish
Marinade
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
Instructions
- To begin, marinate the prawns with salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and ginger garlic paste.
- Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan. Add the prawns and cook until they begin to curl. Remove and keep aside.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add in the butter and allow it to melt.
- Add in the onions and green chillies. Saute until the onions are translucent.
- Next, add in salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and saute until you can see the oil appearing on the sides.
- Add in the cream. Mix well.
- Cover it with a lid and simmer for a few minutes until the oil appears on the top.
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Notes
- My cookhouse is a nut-free cookhouse. You can add cashew paste with cream for a richer gravy.
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January 18, 2022 @ 7:38 pm
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February 25, 2022 @ 6:33 pm
You haven’t mentioned at what stage the chopped green chillies are to be added.
February 28, 2022 @ 12:42 pm
You can add them with the onions.
July 16, 2022 @ 6:07 pm
What is the difference between the pureed tomatoes in the recipes vs. tomato puree which goes in right after?
July 16, 2022 @ 7:57 pm
Tomato puree is the store bought one for the color. The other is freshly pureed tomatoes.
July 16, 2022 @ 10:18 pm
Never tried this before, but it looks delicious
August 7, 2022 @ 5:23 am
Can you substitute cream with Greek yogurt? If yes, what amount? Same 1/2 cup?
August 17, 2022 @ 1:15 pm
You can substitute the cream with Greek yogurt but the flavor may vary. You can try using 1/4 cup cashew paste.