Spicy Indian Prawn Masala with Turmeric Rice

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 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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

Method

1. 01
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 02
   Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 03
   Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
4. 04
   Add the tomato puree followed by coriander, cumin, red chili, and turmeric powders. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
5. 05
   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. 06
   Sprinkle the garam masala and salt over the prawns and mix well. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
7. 07
   For the turmeric rice, bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the rinsed rice, turmeric powder, salt, and butter.
8. 08
   Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
9. 09
   Fluff the rice with a fork and serve alongside the prawn masala.