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 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.

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Desi Garlic Prawns

Name: Desi Garlic Prawns
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 500 grams Prawns, Cleaned and Deveined; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Oil; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; ½ cup Tomato Puree; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; ¼ cup Fresh Cream; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Chopped

30 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Prawns, Cleaned and Deveined500 grams
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Oil1 tsp
Butter2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Tomato Puree½ cup
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Chopped¼ cup

Contains: milk, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	263kcal	1052kcal
Protein	27g	108g
Carbohydrate	11g	46g
Fat	13g	51g
Fibre	1.7g	6.8g
Sugar	5.5g	22g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Mariante the prawns with the given ingredients and set aside.
PrawnsBlack Pepper PowderSaltTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2
In a pan, heat butter and add the chopped onion and garlic. Saute until translucent on a medium-low flame.
OilButterOnionGarlic
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
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.