Prawns in green spice paste (hara masala)

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Ingredients

180 gms raw prawns
1 medium onion finely chopped
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp coconut oil (you can use vegetable oil)
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Water
Salt
For the green paste (hara masala)
1 bunch coriander leaves (approx. 100-125 grams)
1 tsp garlic paste
1tsp ginger paste
1/2 cup grated coconut
3-4 green chillies roughly chopped

Preparation

1
Clean and devein the prawns. Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric and salt to the prawns and leave aside.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Serve with paratha or rice!
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About

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.

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