Awadhi prawns
Awadhi prawn is a delicious and aromatic dish hailing from the Awadhi cuisine of Lucknow, India. It typically involves marinating succulent prawns with a blend of spices, including garlic, ginger, and a variety of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The marinated prawns are then cooked to perfection, resulting in a flavorsome dish that is often enjoyed with rice or bread.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large prawns peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the prawns to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.
- Sprinkle garam masala over the prawns and give it a gentle mix.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve the Awadhi prawns hot with steamed rice or naan bread.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 2g (3%)Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mg (48%)Sodium: 653mg (28%)Potassium: 206mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 359IU (7%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 78mg (8%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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