I enjoy going to the market and get excited when I see fresh produce especially fish and vegetables. In Mumbai, I had my favourite fisherwomen and when they would see me, I could hear them calling out to make a bohni (the first purchase). They said I brought them luck with good sales throughout the day. Often I wondered, whether it was their marketing tactics or the truth. Anyway, like a typical Indian, I am a smart shopper and bargain hunter. Will never pay the price they ask for and would bring it down drastically. Love prawns, which were always kept aside for me in their baskets.
Prawns have a delicate sweet flavour, versatile and a great addition to any dish. My mother often prepared this chilli fry and the inclusion of onions with prawns created a substantial side dish to feed the family. Simple and easy, with only cleaning the prawns and deveining them taking some time. The chilli fry cooks in 10 minutes once all the prep work is done. A delicious dish showcasing the freshness of the prawns, crunch from the onions and a hint of sourness with a unique flavour from the kokum.
A good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, prawns are low in calories with no carbohydrates. Though high in cholesterol, they have a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Rich in selenium, an antioxidant. Also, they contain phosphorus, copper and magnesium that helps in building strong bones.
Prawns have a delicate sweet flavour, versatile and a great addition to any dish. My mother often prepared this chilli fry and the inclusion of onions with prawns created a substantial side dish to feed the family. Simple and easy, with only cleaning the prawns and deveining them taking some time. The chilli fry cooks in 10 minutes once all the prep work is done. A delicious dish showcasing the freshness of the prawns, crunch from the onions and a hint of sourness with a unique flavour from the kokum.
A good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, prawns are low in calories with no carbohydrates. Though high in cholesterol, they have a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Rich in selenium, an antioxidant. Also, they contain phosphorus, copper and magnesium that helps in building strong bones.
Goan Prawn Chilli Fry
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1/2 kg prawns
2 large onions (about 4 cups, sliced)
2 green chillies (slit)
4 large cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 dried kokum petals (solans)
1 green bell pepper (capsicum, chopped) optional
few coriander leaves (chopped)
2 tablespoons oil
salt
Method:
Shell, devein and wash prawns. Drain well, season with salt and turmeric powder. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet, sauté the onions with garlic and green chillies. Add the kokum after a couple of minutes. Ensure that the onions are firm with a crunch. Sprinkle some salt (not much), the prawns are seasoned with salt too.
Mix in the prawns and green bell pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes. Check for seasoning and if required, add some salt.
Serve garnished with coriander leaves.
Note:
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1/2 kg prawns
2 large onions (about 4 cups, sliced)
2 green chillies (slit)
4 large cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 dried kokum petals (solans)
1 green bell pepper (capsicum, chopped) optional
few coriander leaves (chopped)
2 tablespoons oil
salt
Method:
Shell, devein and wash prawns. Drain well, season with salt and turmeric powder. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet, sauté the onions with garlic and green chillies. Add the kokum after a couple of minutes. Ensure that the onions are firm with a crunch. Sprinkle some salt (not much), the prawns are seasoned with salt too.
Mix in the prawns and green bell pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes. Check for seasoning and if required, add some salt.
Serve garnished with coriander leaves.
Note:
- I have butterflied the prawns and left the tail.
