…frying 1 tsp. Chaat Masala for sprinkling Procedure : Peel and devein the prawns; wash well and pat dry. In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the first marinade. Marinate the prawns in this mixture for about 30 mins. Next, whisk the ingredients for the second marinade in a bowl. Squeeze out the excess liquid and then add the prawns to the prepared second marinade. Mix the prawns well in this spice-curd mixture. When you are ready to serve/eat……
…ment, so I make it on a grill pan. You could consider making these amazing prawns for your sweet heart on Valentine’s Day… Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients : 12 Large Prawns (cleaned, shelled & deveined) For the Marinade : 4 tbsps. Olive Oil 3 tbsps. Lime/Lemon Juice 40 gms. fresh Dill (chopped fine) 1 tbsp. fresh Garlic paste 2 tsps. fresh Ginger paste 1 tsp. light Soya Sauce Salt to taste Procedure : In a sufficiently large bowl, mix all the marin…
…st for a few mins. to allow the flavors to be absorbed. Before serving, add lime juice & stir once. Serve hot with your favorite Indian bread or as a side with your favorite rice preparation. Tips & Variations : Use white prawns preferably. Do not overcook prawns or they will turn tough & rubbery. You may retain the tails of the prawns as per your preference. Adjust spice according to taste. I prefer Kashmiri as they are milder & r…
…round spices together and blend/grind once again. Set aside in a bowl. Now dry grind the dry grated coconut & sesame seeds till the mixture is fine; almost like a paste. Add this mix to the powdered spices. Blend with your fingertips till well mixed and give the entire lot of blended spice mix a final turn in the blender/mixer. Store in clean sterilized jars; preferably glass bottles/jars. Use when needed. This will keep well for over a year….
…n a clean sterilized bottle. Use as required. To prepare the Goan Stir Fry Prawns: Marinate fresh prawns with 1 tbsp. masala paste for 10 mins. Heat cooking oil in a wok on med.heat. Add marinated prawns, 2 tbsps.masala paste & stir fry on high heat for 3 mins. Keep aside in a bowl. To the same wok add onions & capsicum & stir fry for another 2 mins on high heat. To this add the prawns from the bowl & again stir fry & toss for…
…adhai until the surface of the oil seems to shimmer slightly. Lightly toss prawns in dry flour. Use a zip lock bag… it helps to coat the prawns evenly. Hold each prawn by the tail and dip it in the prepared batter, one at a time to coat completely, letting any excess batter to drain off. Fry prawns in small batches in hot oil and deep fry for about 1 minute or until just cooked through and lightly golden.Do not overcook. Use a slotted spoon to dra…
…and in abundance but unfortunately it was raining and the candy refused to dry. It took several days to dry and I was finally happy with the photo session. It shone like a star! My efforts paid off and that was my reward. We could have enjoyed the soft syrupy petha but my grandmother loved the outer sugar crust and the crunch when you bite just like ice and the sweet nectar oozing deliciously with flavor in your mouth. I prefer the dry petha just…
…yellow skin) 1 tsp. dry Mixed Spice 2 tbsps. Refined Flour for coating the dry fruits (optional) Preparation of Dry Fruits : 100 gms. each of seedless raisins, sultanas & currants; 50 gms. each of pitted prunes, cherries/cranberries, dry apricots & cashew nuts. You may use any combination of dry fruits you like. I am not very fond of candied peels or tutti frutti but you may use it if you like it. Use a dry tea towel to rub clean the raisi…
…in a tempering pan until hot. Reduce heat to low. Add the assorted chopped dry fruit and fry until the nuts are lightly golden brown. Add to the prepared vermicelli; the fried dry fruit and a pinch of salt. Give it a good stir. To further enhance the flavour; (Use any one of the following edible aromatics as per your personal taste and preference: add a sprinkling of rose water, a few drops of kewra, some fresh rose petals) and saffron. Stir well…
…oughly chopped) Water as required Procedure : Mix the cleaned & washed prawns with red chilli powder, turmeric powder & salt for about 10 mins. Heat 2 tbsps. of vegetable oil in the pressure cooker body till hot. Add the marinated prawns & fry for about 5 mins. Set aside. Pick & wash the basmati rice till the water runs clear. Set aside to soak for about ½ an hour. Heat the cooker body again with another 2 tbsps. of oil. Add all th…