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Prawn Balchao

Prawn Balchao is a traditional Goan dish that is typically enjoyed in the rainy season. The prawns are cooked in an array of spices to give you a melange of flavours and take you on a taste ride like none other. The gravy is spicy- mildly tangy in taste which will make you want more of it with each bite you take. If you are a sea food enthusiast or identify as a food lover in general there is no way you can miss out on this delectable recipe.

Take one for all the failed Goa plans and prepare this dish to bring Goa to you. Pair this scrumptious dish with a glass of wine and relish its flavours for a perfect stay at home evening with friends and family. Add this delightful dish to the menu of your next kitty party, buffet or potluck and watch your guests we amazed at your diverse culinary skills. Prepare this dish once and be assured that your guests will never miss a party hosted by you thereafter. Not just guests, this dish will also make your kids a fan of your cooking forever and help you become a celebrated chef in the eyes of your family members. Follow this step by step recipe to prepare this flavorful dish and make sure to clear space in the list of your favourite food items because this dish will surely make its way there! (Recipe: Chef Ajay Sahoo, The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon)

INGREDIENTS

2 kilograms prawns

4 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 large onion

3 large tomato

2 tablespoon garlic paste

1 tablespoon ginger paste

12 red chilli

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 inches cinnamon stick

10 clove

2 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup vinegar

0 salt as required

How to make Prawn Balchao

Step 1

To prepare this scrumptious dish, in a bowl take de-veined prawn and clean it well. Season the cleaned prawn with salt and leave it aside for some time. Meanwhile, in a pan heat oil over medium flame. Once the oil is adequately heated, add in the de-veined prawns. Fry the prawns till they change colour. Turn off the heat and keep aside the prawns for further use.

Step 2

Now, in a pan add red chillies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cloves and cinnamon and dry roast them for about 5 minutes until they release an aroma. Once that happens, turn off the heat and let the spices cool at room temperature.

Step 3

Next, in a grinder add the roasted spices with ginger and garlic paste along with vinegar. Grind the ingredients together to get a fine paste.

Step 4

Now, heat oil in pan. Once heated, add in it finely chopped onions and stir fry till they turn brown. Next add the finely chopped tomatoes in the pan and fry for another 4-5 minutes. Mix in the prepared spice paste along with sugar and salt. Fry for about 5 minutes, till the time oil starts leaving pan.

Step 5

Finally, add in the fried prawns and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer in a serving dish. You can now savour the taste Prawn Balchao.

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