Masala Prawns

This recipe was shared by my mom. Its delicious.

• Prawns     - 2 lb
• Ginger/Garlic paste     - 4 tsp
• Onion (large)      - 1
• Green Bell Pepper     - 1 or 2
• Tomato paste     - 1 Tbsp
• Tomato     - 1
• Cilantro     - 1/4 c
• Salt     - 2 + 1/2  tsp
• Chilli pwdr     - 1 Tbsp
• Pepper pwdr     - 2 tsp
• Turmeric     - 1/2 tsp
• Oil     - 6 Tbsp

1. Clean prawns and add all the masalas, 2tsp salt and marinate for atleast 2hrs.
2. Chop Onions into fine slices. Cut the Green Bell Pepper into 1 inch pieces.
3. Shallow fry the prawns for few minutes till cooked on both sides about 5 mins.
4. In the same oil fry the Onions till golden brown . Add the Bell pepper and 1/2 tsp salt and fry along with onions on medium to high heat.
5.  Fry for 5 mins till the peppers are cooked but still crunchy. Add the tomato- paste to this and fry for 1 minute.
6. Add the fried prawns to this and mix throughly.
7. Decorate with sliced Tomato and chopped Cilantro.

Tip: For milder preparation reduce the chilli powder by half.
Serve hot along with parathas/naan or rice . Enjoy !