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Techa Prawns

Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & StartersLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total15 min
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Serves2
Per serving198 cal
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Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Techa Prawns

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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

Ingredients

8 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • PrawnsPrawns250 grams
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1.5 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2.5 tsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli5
  • GarlicGarlic10 cloves
  • SaltSalt¾ tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy198kcal396kcal
Protein27g53g
Carbohydrate7.3g15g
Fat7.3g15g
Fibre0.8g1.6g
Sugar0.8g1.6g

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Method

  1. 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. 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

    Sunflower OilGreen ChilliGarlic

  3. 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.

    Sunflower 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, 1.5 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 198 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes
  • C

    A Cookd cookJuly 2024

    too gud but i am not able to post the photo of my cooking.... mai know y?

  • R

    Rathina LakshmiSeptember 2023

    taste was awesome

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