Prawns are one of the most popular seafood all over the world. In India, it is a staple meal for many who live near the coastal areas of India, especially in the southern part of India. Prawns are not only delicious but also high in nutrients such as protein and vitamin B6. They don't take much time to get cooked as compared to other seafood; this is why many people prefer cooking prawns more than other seafood. Because prawn recipes are much loved by everyone, we thought of sharing an easy and delicious recipe for tangy tamarind prawn curry. This is a savoury Indian-style prawn curry that can be served with rice.
This delicious tamarind prawn curry is packed with authentic Indian spices and the tanginess of tamarind (imli) that goes well with soft and juicy prawns. The best part is that you can prepare this recipe easily with available spices in your kitchen pantry. Cook tangy tamarind prawn curry within 20 minutes in your home kitchen.
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Here Is How You Can Peel And Devein Prawns:
Be it fresh water prawns or king-sized prawns, both need to be peeled and deveined before cooking. Start by pinching behind the head of the prawn and slowly twist the body. Now pull the shell and legs and keep them aside. Next, you can remove the tail if you want, or else you can keep it as is. Put a tiny slit on the back and pull out the black string to devein the prawn. Do the same with each piece of prawn.
How To Prepare Fresh Tamarind Sauce At Home:
Tamarind is a natural food that adds sourness to food. Photo Credit: unsplash
Tamarind, also known as imli in India, is the star ingredient of the dish. Using tamarind in the recipe will add tanginess to the dish which will be balanced with the spiciness of chillies and ground spices. To make this at home, you will need one cup of raw tamarind. In a pan, pour water and give it a boil. Now add tamarind to the hot water and let it boil for 2-3 minutes. Once boiled properly, take out the tamarind from the water and de-seed them. Further, make a paste of the soft tamarind skin and add 2-3 spoons of leftover boiled tamarind water in it. Mix well and your tamarind sauce will be ready.
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How To Cook Tangy Tamarind Prawn Curry | Tangy Tamarind Prawn Curry Recipe In 20 Minutes:
Try your hands on this simple and tasty prawn curry recipe. You will require fresh, deveined prawns which will be pan-fried in oil. Ensure you don't overcook the prawns while pan frying as they will further be cooked in curry. Onions, tomatoes, green chilies, tamarind, and spices are some of the ingredients that are required to make this dish.
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Note that this recipe is not suitable for people who are allergic to prawns.