Name: Prawn In Sesame Mustard Gravy recipe by Chitrangada Kundu at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Prawns : 12; White Sesame seeds : 3 tbsp; Yellow mustard seeds : 3 tbsp; Green chilies : 4-5; Garlic : 2 cloves; Black seed / Kalonji / kalojire : 1/2 tsp; Turmeric powder : 1tsp; Red Chili powder : 1 tsp; Mustard oil : 3 tbsp; Fresh coriander to garnish

ABOUT Prawn In Sesame Mustard Gravy RECIPE

Fresh water prawns are cooked in a creamy spicy gravy of white sesame and mustard.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Prawns : 12
White Sesame seeds : 3 tbsp
Yellow mustard seeds : 3 tbsp
Green chilies : 4-5
Garlic : 2 cloves
Black seed / Kalonji / kalojire : 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder : 1tsp
Red Chili powder : 1 tsp
Mustard oil : 3 tbsp
Fresh coriander to garnish

Instructions

Smear the prawns with little turmeric powder and salt. Keep aside.
Make a paste of white sesame seeds. Keep aside. Make a paste of yellow mustard, 2 green chilies, 2 cloves of garlic and keep aside.
In a pan or kadhai heat 1 tbsp mustard oil. Fry the prawns on both sides, over high heat for 2 min. Take out and keep aside.
In the same pan, add 1 tbsp mustard oil, add green chilies and black seed (kalonji), reduce heat. Add sesame paste, turmeric powder and red chili powder, mix well. Cook for 3 min over medium heat.
Add the fried prawns and mustard paste. Add salt and little water, mix. Cover and cook over low flame for 5 min. Switch off heat. Sprinkle 2 tsp of mustard oil and transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with steamed rice.

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