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Tawa Tandoori Prawns

Akum Raj Jamir
Tawa prawns are flavorful and juicy prawns which was super easy to make with just few simple steps. Tandoori Prawns is a famous dish that every non-vegetarian would love to relish. These smoky and juicy prawns satisfy the cravings of a tandoori dish within minutes. It is a perfect party appetizer or side dish for your meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
10 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Tawa (griddle)
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

First Marination:

  • 6 Large Tiger prawns
  • ½ Teaspoon Lenon juice
  • ½ Teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

Second Marination:

  • ½ Teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
  • ¼ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Coriander powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Pepper powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Amchur powder (dry mango powder) Or chaat masala
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt Or as per taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Curd Yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoon Besan Gram flour
  • ¼ Teaspoon Kasuri methi Dry fenugreek leaves
  • 1+1 Tablespoon Mustard seeds

For Smoky Flavor (optional)

  • 1 Small Charcoal
  • ½ Teaspoon Mustard oil Ghee/butter

Instructions
 

Preparing The Prawns:

  • Remove the head and peel the prawns leaving the tail. Devein the prawns and wash them nicely. Pat them dry completely with napkin or clean kitchen towel.

First Marination:

  • In a bowl add in the cleaned prawns. 
  • Add in all the ingredients mentioned in the first marination list. 
  • Mix well and keep aside for few minutes while we make the second marinade.

Second Marination:

  • In a bowl add in all the ingredients mentioned in the second marination list (reserve 1 tablespoon oil for later use).
  • Mix well to combine everything together nicely.
  • Add in the prawns and mix well. Coat the marinade well with the prawns. Keep aside for 10 minutes or more if you have time 

Cooking The Prawns:

  • Place the tawa (griddle) over high flame and heat it for about 1 minute to make it non-sticky.
  • Add in the reserved mustard oil and allow to heat up.
  • When the oil become hot reduce the flame to low and place the marinated prawns in single layer.
  • Cook over low-medium heat for about 2 minutes. Flip the prawns to other side and cook again for about 2 minutes .
  • Now increase the flame and cook for 1 minute on both the sides until the prawns are crisp and you get a charred patches on the prawns. Turn off the heat.

Giving A Smoky Flavor:

  • Heat a small piece of charcoal. Place it on the middle of the tawa.
  • Add few drops of mustard oil or ghee/butter onto the heat charcoal and immediately cover the tawa with a lid.
  • Keep it covered for about 1-2 minutes. This method is called dhungar method which gives a smoky flavor to the dish.

Notes

  1. Use fresh prawns.
  2. Use tiger prawns or jumbo prawn
  3. You can use butter or ghee if mustard oil is unavailable to you.
  4. Use fresh curd or yogurt.
Keyword prawn tandoori, seafood, tandoori, tawa prawn