Karaikudi Eral (Prawn) Masala

Lately, I have been thinking of ways to use up the Karaikudi Masala Powder in my pantry. So when I got some prawns, I didn’t have to think twice about what to make. Presenting my version of Karaikudi Eral Masala 🙂
Karaikudai Eral (Prawn) Masala

Karaikudi Eral (Prawn) Masala
Lately, I have been thinking of ways to use up the Karaikudi Masala Powder in my pantry. So when I got some prawns, I didn't have to think twice about what to make. Presenting my version of Karaikudi Eral Masala 🙂 Karaikudai Eral (Prawn) Masala
Ingredients
- 400 gms Prawns
- 2 - 3 onion Sliced
- 1 teaspoon Masala Karaikudi powder
- 1 teaspoon Chilli powder
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
For Marination
- 1 teaspoon Masala Karaikudi Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- Marinate the prawns with chilli powder, karaikudi masala powder, turmeric powder and salt. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add the curry leaves and sliced onion.
- Once the onion starts to brown add the Karaikudi masala and chilli powder.
- Stir for a few seconds.
- Tip in the prawns and cook on high heat, stirring continously.
- Once the prawns curl up, lower the heat and cook for a few more minutes.
- Switch off once the masala coats the prawns well.
- Serve hot with rice.
- This can be served as a starter as well.
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