Tawa Prawn Masala

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• 10-12 cloves peeled garlic
• 1-2 inch piece ginger, roughly chopped
• 3-4 green chilies
• Handful fresh cilantro
• Splash of water (for blending)
• 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1.5-2 cups finely chopped red onions
• Few sprigs curry leaves
• Small pinch light brown spice powder (asafoetida or mild garam masala)
• 2-3 tablespoons red chili powder (Khanda Lasun Masala)
• 1 cup finely chopped red tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 3/4 cup water (total)
• 15-20 medium-sized raw prawns, peeled and deveined with tails on
• Freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)
• Juice from half a lime

1. 1Blend peeled garlic, chopped ginger, green chilies, fresh cilantro, and a small amount of water until smooth to make a vibrant green paste.
2. 2Heat cooking oil in a flat griddle (tawa) and sauté finely chopped red onions until translucent and slightly softened.
3. 3Add a few sprigs of curry leaves and a pinch of a light brown spice powder to the sautéed onions and mix well.
4. 4Add the prepared green paste to the tawa and cook, stirring continuously, until its raw aroma dissipates and it deepens in color.
5. 5Stir a generous amount of red chili powder (Khanda Lasun Masala) into the green mixture and sauté until spices are well-roasted, oil separates, and the masala turns a rich reddish-brown.
6. 6Add finely chopped red tomatoes and salt, then cook further until the tomatoes break down and integrate smoothly into the masala.
7. 7Pour approximately 1/2 cup of water into the masala, stir, and allow it to simmer to create a thicker, saucy consistency.
8. 8Carefully place the raw, peeled prawns into the simmering masala on the tawa, spreading them out and thoroughly coating them.
9. 9Add a final small splash of water (about 1/4 cup) to ensure even cooking and maintain desired gravy consistency, then cook the prawns for approximately 5 minutes until opaque and vibrant pink/orange.
10. 10Garnish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving directly from the tawa with Indian flatbreads.

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