Prawn Balchao

Ingredients :

• Shelled prawns - ¹/₂kg
• Cumin seeds - 1tsp 
• Peppercorns - 1tsp 
• Kashmiri chillies - 10nos
• Vinegar - to taste
• Ground turmeric - 1tsp 
• Oil - 2tbs
• Minced onions - 4nos
• Curry leaves - handful
• Finely chopped ginger - 1"piece
• Finely chopped garlic - 1pod
• Finely chopped green chillies - 4nos
• Salt - to taste

Method of Preparation : 

Grind together the cumin, peppercorns and kashmiri chillies with the vinegar. Mix in the turmeric.

Heat oil and fry the onions till brown. Add prawns, ground masala, curry leaves, garlic, ginger and green chillies. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes or until the prawns are cooked.

Note : Balcho can also be prepared using meat and fish.