How long does Techa Prawns take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Techa Prawns serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Techa 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 Techa Prawns?

250 grams Prawns, 5 Green Chilli, 1½ tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 10 cloves Garlic, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Techa Prawns?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Techa Prawns?

About 197 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Techa Prawns

Name: Techa Prawns
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 250 grams Prawns; 1½ tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Oil; 5 Green Chilli; 10 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Oil; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

15 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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

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Techa prawns, a Maharashtrian dish of prawns in green chilli and garlic techa. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 15 minutes plus marinating, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

8 items

2 people

Prawns250 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Oil2½ tsp
Green Chilli5
Garlic10 cloves
Salt¾ tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	197kcal	394kcal
Protein	27g	53g
Carbohydrate	7.1g	14g
Fat	7.3g	15g
Fibre	0.7g	1.4g
Sugar	0.7g	1.4g

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Method

1
In a mixing bowl add the prawns and add ginger garlic paste and turmeric powder. Marinate the prawns for a minimum of 30 mins.
PrawnsGinger Garlic PasteTurmeric Powder
2
In a pan pour oil and add the green chillies and garlic cloves. Once they turn golden brown and become blistered take them off the heat and let it cool. In a mortar and pestle pound them into a coarse paste and set aside
OilGreen ChilliGarlic
3
In a pan pour oil and saute the marinated prawns for 1 minute on high heat and add the prepared techa to the prawns add salt and saute for a minute more. Turn off the heat and add coriander leaves and serve hot.
OilSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Techa Prawns take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Techa Prawns serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Techa Prawns vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Techa 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 Techa Prawns?: 250 grams Prawns, 5 Green Chilli, 1½ tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 10 cloves Garlic, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Techa Prawns?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Techa Prawns?: About 197 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.