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Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe - Baingan Prawn Masala
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Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe - Baingan Prawn Masala

A non-veg Indian recipe with prawns - unpeeled, brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into cubes, homemade tomato puree. Ready in 40 min, serves 4.

Curated byAarav Mehta🇮🇳

40 minTotal Time20m prep · 20m cook
4Servings
350-500Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions20 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe , first prepare the tamarind extract for the curry

    prawns - unpeeled(12)brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into cubes(1)tamarind - soaked in water(20 grams)
  2. 2

    Soak a lemon sized tamarind in 1/4 cup of hot water and keep aside for 15-20 minutes

    tamarind - soaked in water(20 grams)
  3. 3

    Later, squeeze this soaked tamarind pulp and get the extract into a separate bowl

    brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into cubes(1)tamarind - soaked in water(20 grams)
  4. 4

    You can add a little extra water and extract more tamarind extract

    tamarind - soaked in water(20 grams)
  5. 5

    Now grind the onion, ginger, garlic, chillies, and coriander leaves together in a mixer grinder for the Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe

    prawns - unpeeled(12)brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into cubes(1)onion - roughly chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)inch ginger - finely chopped(2)coriander (dhania) leaves(1/4 cup)green chillies - optional(2)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)
  6. 6

    Do not add water while grinding

    tamarind - soaked in water(20 grams)
  7. 7

    Keep the paste aside

  8. 8

    Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan and add the ground paste in it

  9. 9

    Saute for 2-3 minutes on medium flame

  10. 10

    After 2 to 3 minutes, add turmeric powder, red chili powder and sambar powder

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)sambar powder(1 tablespoon)
  11. 11

    Mix it well and let it cook for about a minute

  12. 12

    This will help the raw smell go away from the onions

    onion - roughly chopped(1)
  13. 13

    After a minute, add the brinjal and pinch of salt

    brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into cubes(1)inch ginger - finely chopped(2)salt - to taste
  14. 14

    Cover and cook on low flame until the brinjal is well roasted

    brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into cubes(1)
  15. 15

    Once the eggplants are cooked, add prawns, tomato puree, tamarind water and salt to taste

    prawns - unpeeled(12)homemade tomato puree(1/2 cup)tamarind - soaked in water(20 grams)salt - to taste
  16. 16

    Cover the pan with the lid and let it cook for 3-4 minutes as prawns don’t take much time to cook

    prawns - unpeeled(12)
  17. 17

    Once the prawns are cooked, check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

    prawns - unpeeled(12)salt - to taste
  18. 18

    Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe to a serving bowl

    prawns - unpeeled(12)brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into cubes(1)
  19. 19

    Serve Brinjal Prawns Masala Curry Recipe along with Steamed Rice for a weekday lunch

    prawns - unpeeled(12)brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into cubes(1)
  20. 20

    You can also serve Kachumber Salad and Beetroot Raita to complete the meal

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

219 kcal
Protein12.8g
Carbs6.4g
Fat16g
Fiber2g

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