Prawn Jalfrezi, the Anglo Indian Way
Prawn Jalfrezi. Prawns stir-fried with an abundance of chillies. A profusion of onions. And tomatoes to moderate whatever they can of the fiendish heat.
Ingredients
- 5-6 medium sized prawns de-shelled and de-veined
- 1 capsicum cut into long thick stripes
- 1 tomato cut into long stripes
- 3 big onions finely sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2-3 dry red chillies coarsely torn
- 4-5 green chilies slit
- 1 tbsp black peppercorn
- 1 tbsp black pepper powder freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder and a little salt. Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, when smoking hot, flash fry the prawns, a minute or so, till they just change colour, keep aside.
- To the same oil, add the cumin seeds, red chillies and green chillies. Saute for a minute or so.
- Throw in the garlic, fry for just a minute. Add the sliced onions, cook till they are golden brown.
- Now add the tomatoes, sprinkle salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Throw in the capsicum strips, stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the fried prawns, mix well.
- Cover and cook for another 5 odd minutes. Adjust seasonings.
- Serve hot.