Shrimp/Prawn Masala

INGREDIENTS:

Prawns - 1 lbs
Onions - 2 Nos. Chopped
Tomatoes - 3 Nos. Chopped
Ginger paste - 1 tbsp
Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Peppercorns(crushed) - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Bay leaves - 1
cloves - 2 Nos
Oil - 1/4th cup
Salt

PREPARATION:

1)Clean & marinate Prawns with lemon juice & turmeric powder for atleast 15 mins.

2)Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard, once it splutters add bay leaves, cloves, crushed peppercorns, chopped onions, curry leaves and saute till onion becomes brown.

3)Add ginger paste, garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes.

4)Add tomatoes and fry.

5)Add marinated prawns and fry.

4)Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala & salt to taste.

7)Cover and cook till the prawns are nicely done(15-20 mins). Over cooking will make the prawns tough

8)Serve with Hot rice or chappathis.