Prawn Qorma

Ingredients

    1 kg of Jumbo Prawns or Shrimps
    4-5 cloves of Garlic (Lehsan)
    1 tbsp. Ginger (Adrak) (chopped)
    ½ tsp. Cumin Seeds (Saabut Safaid Zeera)
    1 tsp. Mustard Seeds
    1 big Onion (chopped)
    ¼ cup of Green Bell Peppers (chopped)
    2 small Carrots (chopped)
    ½ cup Green Peas
    2 small Tomatoes
    2-3 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) (chopped)
    ½ tsp. Turmeric Powder (Pisi Haldi)
    1 tsp. Corriander Powder (Pisa Dhania)
    1 tsp. Garam Masala Powder
    A handful of Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves (Hara Dhania)
    2 tbsp. of Cooking Oil
    Salt (to taste)

Method

    Heat oil in a deep pan. Add in the mustard seeds, when they splutter, add the cumin seeds and onions. Add the chopped garlic and ginger. Fry till onions turn brown.

    Now add the chopped tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander powder and the garam masala powder . Let cook till well blended or until the tomatoes are soft and mashed.

    Add the chopped vegetables. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

    Add the chopped vegetables. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

    Add the clean, deveined prawns to this mixture. Let the prawns cook one side on slightly high heat for just a minute. Then turn the prawns over and add about ¼ cup warm water. Cook on medium heat for another 5-7 minutes 'till the prawns are just done.

    Sprinkle salt as per taste. Remove from heat. Garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves and serve hot with Roti or Nan .