Posted on
22 October 2012
by
Terry Sequeira
Terry's Prawn Chili Fry
Ingredients
1kg prawns - cleaned and deveined
6 med onions - chopped medium
4 med potatoes - chopped into small cubes
1 - 2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt and vinegar to taste
Preparation
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Wash the cleaned and deveined prawns well.
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Then apply a little salt and turmeric powder to the prawns and keep aside.
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Make a paste of chili powder, turmeric powder and a little vinegar and mix well with the prawns.
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Boil on high gas and remove the prawns from the liquid - keep aside.
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Allow the marinade come to a boil till it thickens.
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Then put off the gas and drop the prawns into it.
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Mix well and keep for later use.
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At the side, in a pan with some oil, fry the potatoes into small cubes and fry it.
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Next fry the chopped onions in a little oil.
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Then remove and lightly fry the prawns.
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Now mix the onions and potatoes with the prawns and mix well.
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Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves if you like.
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This dish can be eaten with bread, but is best eaten with some steamed rice, dal (lentil soup/curry) and Indian mango or mixed vegetable pickle.
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