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Prawn Jalfrezi

Prawn Jalfrezi, the Anglo Indian Way

Prawn Jalfrezi. Prawns stir-fried with an abundance of chillies. A profusion of onions. And tomatoes to moderate whatever they can of the fiendish heat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Anglo Indian, Bengali
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 medium sized prawns de-shelled and de-veined
  • 1 capsicum cut into long thick stripes
  • 1 tomato cut into long stripes
  • 3 big onions finely sliced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2-3 dry red chillies coarsely torn
  • 4-5 green chilies slit
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorn
  • 1 tbsp black pepper powder freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder and a little salt. Keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, when smoking hot, flash fry the prawns, a minute or so, till they just change colour, keep aside.
  3. To the same oil, add the cumin seeds, red chillies and green chillies. Saute for a minute or so.
  4. Throw in the garlic, fry for just a minute. Add the sliced onions, cook till they are golden brown.
  5. Now add the tomatoes, sprinkle salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Throw in the capsicum strips, stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add the fried prawns, mix well.
  8. Cover and cook for another 5 odd minutes. Adjust seasonings.
  9. Serve hot.