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Desi Garlic Prawns

Also known as Indian butter garlic prawns · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & GraviesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-free

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Per serving263 cal
Spicemedium

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Desi Garlic Prawns

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Desi garlic prawns sauteed in butter, then in a garlic, onion and tomato gravy with cream. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

16 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tsp
  • ButterButter2 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped1
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder½ tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ tsp
  • SugarSugar1 tsp
  • Tomato PureeTomato Puree½ cup
  • Tomato SauceTomato Sauce2 tbsp
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream¼ cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Chopped¼ cup
  • GarlicGarlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • PrawnsPrawns, Cleaned and Deveined500 grams

Contains: milk, shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy263kcal1052kcal
Protein27g108g
Carbohydrate11g46g
Fat13g51g
Fibre1.7g6.8g
Sugar5.5g22g

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Method

  1. 1

    Mariante the prawns with the given ingredients and set aside.

    Black Pepper PowderSaltTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderPrawns

  2. 2

    In a pan, heat butter and add the chopped onion and garlic. Saute until translucent on a medium-low flame.

    Sunflower OilButterOnionGarlic

  3. 3

    Add all the powdered spices and mix well. Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil releases.

    Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderGaram Masala PowderBlack Pepper PowderSaltSugarTomato PureeTomato Sauce

  4. 4

    Finish with butter, fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves. In another pan, heat some butter and saute the prawns for 2 mins. Add the prawns into the gravy and simmer for 2 mins. Serve hot with fresh bread.

    Fresh CreamCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Desi Garlic Prawns take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Desi Garlic Prawns serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Desi Garlic Prawns vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Desi Garlic Prawns spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Desi Garlic Prawns?
500 grams Prawns, 2 tbsp Garlic, ½ cup Tomato Puree, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Desi Garlic Prawns?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Desi Garlic Prawns?
About 263 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes
  • N

    Nivetha RajanMarch 2025

    it was yummmmmmmmmmmmmmy 🤤

    A cook's photo of Desi Garlic Prawns
  • A

    Anush RudaaDecember 2023

    spice can be increased

    A cook's photo of Desi Garlic Prawns
  • C

    A Cookd cookDecember 2023

    it's delicious

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