Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe - Baingan Prawn Masala

Step 1: To begin making the Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe , first prepare the tamarind extract for the curry

Step 2: Soak a lemon sized tamarind in 1/4 cup of hot water and keep aside for 15-20 minutes

Step 3: Later, squeeze this soaked tamarind pulp and get the extract into a separate bowl

Step 4: You can add a little extra water and extract more tamarind extract

Step 5: Now grind the onion, ginger, garlic, chillies, and coriander leaves together in a mixer grinder for the Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe

Step 6: Do not add water while grinding

Step 7: Keep the paste aside

Step 8: Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan and add the ground paste in it

Step 9: Saute for 2-3 minutes on medium flame

Step 10: After 2 to 3 minutes, add turmeric powder, red chili powder and sambar powder

Step 11: Mix it well and let it cook for about a minute

Step 12: This will help the raw smell go away from the onions

Step 13: After a minute, add the brinjal  and pinch of salt

Step 14: Cover and cook on low flame until the brinjal is well roasted

Step 15: Once the eggplants are cooked, add prawns, tomato puree, tamarind water and salt to taste

Step 16: Cover the pan with the lid and let it cook for 3-4 minutes as prawns don’t take much time to cook

Step 17: Once the prawns are cooked, check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 18: Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe to a serving bowl

Step 19: Serve Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe along with Steamed Rice for a weekday lunch

Step 20: You can also serve Kachumber Salad and Beetroot Raita to complete the meal