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Kolambi Masala (Maharashtrian Prawn Masala)

  • 35 min
  • hot
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as kolambi masala, sungta masala · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & GraviesLow carbHigh protein

Kolambi masala is a thick Maharashtrian prawn masala with onion, tomato, ginger garlic, curry leaves, red chilli and kokum. Spicy, serves 4, about 35 minutes.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

16 items

4 people
  • Prawns, Cleaned and Deveined400 grams
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped2
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Green Chilli, Slit6 grams
  • Curry leaves2 grams
  • Tomato, Finely Chopped1
  • Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Water, For Mixing30 ml
  • Kokum4 grams
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

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

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy233kcal932kcal
Protein22g86g
Carbohydrate8.9g36g
Fat13g51g
Fibre2.1g8.4g
Sugar3g12g

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the cleaned prawns with turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt. Keep aside for 10 minutes.

    PrawnsTurmeric PowderSalt

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a kadai on medium heat. Fry the onions for 6 to 7 minutes until golden. Add the ginger garlic paste, green chillies and curry leaves and fry for 1 minute until the raw smell goes.

    OilOnionGinger Garlic PasteGreen ChilliCurry leaves

  3. 3

    Add the tomato and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and mushy.

    Tomato

  4. 4

    Add red chilli powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, the remaining salt and 2 tbsp water. Fry on low heat for 2 minutes until the oil starts to separate. Add the kokum.

    Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltWaterKokum

  5. 5

    Add the prawns and mix well with the masala. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until the prawns curl and turn opaque. Do not overcook. Add coriander leaves. Serve hot with chapati, bhakri or rice.

    Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kolambi Masala (Maharashtrian Prawn Masala) take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kolambi Masala (Maharashtrian Prawn Masala) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kolambi Masala (Maharashtrian Prawn Masala) vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kolambi Masala (Maharashtrian Prawn Masala) spicy?
It is hot: 3 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 Kolambi Masala (Maharashtrian Prawn Masala)?
400 grams Prawns, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 6 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 4 grams Kokum, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kolambi Masala (Maharashtrian Prawn Masala)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kolambi Masala (Maharashtrian Prawn Masala)?
About 233 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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