Achari Prawns

Ingredients

Prawns – 200 gm

For achari masala

Whole black pepper – 2 tsp

Mustard seed – 1 tsp

Cumin seed – 1 tsp

Fennel seed – 1 tsp

Onion seed / Kalonji – 1 tsp

Fenugreek seed – ½ tsp

Red chilli – 2

For the gravy

Onion – 2 medium

Mustard seed – 1 tsp

Puree of 2 tomato

Garlic crushed – 4 to 5

One small piece of ginger

Juice of half lemon

Few chopped coriander leaves

Salt as per taste

Mustard oil for cooking

Method

Roast achari masala ingredients and blend
to a fine powder.

Mix achari masala with prawns by adding ¼
tsp of turmeric powder and little salt and leave for half an hour.

Heat 2 tbl.sp of mustard oil in a pan. Add
mustard seed and let it splutter.

Add crushed ginger garlic and sauté till
garlic change its color.

Add onion and cook till light brown in
color.

Add puree of tomato and cook for 2 to 3
minutes till raw smell goes.

Add marinated prawns, mix well and cover
and cook for 2 minutes o a low flame.

Add little water, mix well and cook till
gravy becomes thick.

Add juice of half lemon and garnish with
coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.