Spicy Indian Prawn Masala with Turmeric Rice

Name: Spicy Indian Prawn Masala with Turmeric Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb prawns (shelled and deveined); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 inch ginger (grated); 2 medium tomatoes (pureed); 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 cup Basmati rice (rinsed); 2 cups water; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp butter

StandardIndianDinnerSpicySeafoodComfort Food

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 30m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A deliciously spicy and aromatic prawn curry paired with fragrant turmeric rice, perfect for an exotic dinner.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

30.0g 31%

Fat

12.0g 12%

Carbs

55.0g 57%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Important for vision and immune health

🔺 Iron

20% DV

Essential for blood production

🔺 Calcium

10% DV

Vital for bone health

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Prawn Masala

1 lb prawns shelled and deveined
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 inch ginger grated
2 medium tomatoes pureed
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Turmeric Rice

1 cup Basmati rice rinsed
2 cups water
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3 Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
4 Add the tomato puree followed by coriander, cumin, red chili, and turmeric powders. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
5 Add the prawns to the pan and stir well to coat them in the masala. Cook until the prawns are done, about 5-7 minutes.
6 Sprinkle the garam masala and salt over the prawns and mix well. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
7 For the turmeric rice, bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the rinsed rice, turmeric powder, salt, and butter.
8 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
9 Fluff the rice with a fork and serve alongside the prawn masala.