Prawn Balchao

Step 1:

To begin making the Prawn Balchao recipe, in a large bowl, clean the prawns under running water, strain it out.

Step 2:

Add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder, mix well and set aside. This step will basically remove the typical sea food odour from the prawns.

Step 3:

In a wok dry roast - chillies, pepper, cumin, mustard, cloves and cinnamon.

Step 4:

Grind the roasted mix of spices along with ginger, garlic and the vinegar into a smooth paste.

Step 5:

In another wok/kadhai heat some oil, add the chopped onions and cook till golden brown.

Step 6:

Add the chopped tomatoes and curry leaves, cook till all the water evaporates and the mixture turns all mushy leaving oil at the sides.

Step 7:

Add the spice mixture and cook till the raw smell disappears.

Step 8:

Add the prawns along with the sugar, check for spice levels and adjust accordingly.

Step 9:

Cook till the water left by the prawns evaporates and the mixture turns into a thick gravy like consistency.

Step 10:

Serve hot Prawn Balchao with any roti or simple rice of your choice with a nice tall glass of chilled beer.