Prawn Balchao Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Prawn Balchao recipe, in a large bowl, clean the prawns under running water, strain it out

Step 2: Add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder, mix well and set aside

Step 3: This step will basically remove the typical sea food odour from the prawns

Step 4: In a wok dry roast - chillies, pepper, cumin, mustard, cloves and cinnamon

Step 5: Grind the roasted mix of spices along with ginger, garlic and the vinegar into a smooth paste

Step 6: In another wok/kadhai heat some oil, add the chopped onions and cook till golden brown

Step 7: Add the chopped tomatoes and curry leaves, cook till all the water evaporates and the mixture turns all mushy leaving oil at the sides

Step 8: Add the spice mixture and cook till the raw smell disappears

Step 9: Add the prawns along with the sugar, check for spice levels and adjust accordingly

Step 10: Cook till the water left by the prawns evaporates and the mixture turns into a thick gravy like consistency

Step 11: Serve hot Prawn Balchao with any roti or simple rice of your choice with a nice tall glass of chilled beer