PRAWNS IN GREEN SPICE PASTE (HARA MASALA)
The green spice paste (hara masala) is used in Indian cooking for various recipes. You can make it and store it in the freezer for a few days. Everyone has a different recipe for it but the base is the coriander.
Provided by Muktas diaries
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Clean and devein the prawns. Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric and salt to the prawns and leave aside.
- In a blender, add the the coriander leaves, coconut, ginger paste, garlic paste and green chillies. Add 1/4 cup water to help it blend. Blend to form a paste.
- On medium flame heat 1 tbsp oil . Add the fennel seeds and cumin seeds and let them sputter. Add the onions. Add a pinch of salt and cook till the onions are translucent.
- Add the green paste, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water ( more as required), add lemon juice and cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the prawns. Add salt as per taste (remember we had added salt earlier) Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the prawns are cooked.
- Serve with paratha or rice!
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[email protected] Attahiru
[email protected]Looks delicious!
Atabek Maripov
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The prawns were tough and the green spice paste was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
Mukhatr Ahmed
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. The prawns were a bit overcooked and the green spice paste was too spicy for my taste.
Nichole Cavitt
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the green spice paste added a nice kick. Will definitely make this again.
Alamin Siam
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The green spice paste gave the prawns a unique and delicious taste. Loved it!
Lovely Jalad
[email protected]The prawns were juicy and flavorful, cooked in a rich and aromatic green spice paste. The recipe was easy to follow and the result was impressive. Will definitely make it again!
Damon Fogley
[email protected]This prawn dish was an absolute delight! The green spice paste, Hara Masala, was a perfect blend of flavors, giving a vibrant and aromatic taste to the prawns. The prawns were cooked to perfection, tender and juicy. I served it with some steamed rice