Ingredients
Garam Masala:
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¼ teaspoon cardamom seeds
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3 whole cloves
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3 (1-inch) pieces cinnamon stick
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 whole cloves
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4 green cardamom pods
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2 (1 1/2-inch) pieces stick cinnamon
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1 onion, grated
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1 ¼ teaspoons ginger paste
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1 ¼ teaspoons garlic paste
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½ teaspoon ground turmeric
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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½ cup finely chopped tomato
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½ cup water
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 pound tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
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1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) (Optional)
Directions
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To prepare fresh garam masala, in a coffee grinder, grind cardamom seeds, 3 whole cloves, and 3 cinnamon sticks to a fine powder. Set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 whole cloves, 4 cardamom pods, and 2 sticks of cinnamon and fry for a few seconds (take care as cloves tend to pop out of the pan). Stir in grated onion and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until liquid dries and onion no longer smells raw, about 5 minutes. Add ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Stir in turmeric and cayenne pepper. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in water, cover the pan, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Pour in coconut milk and stir well. When mixture is just below boiling, stir in prawns. Sprinkle mixture with almost all of the fresh garam masala powder, reserving a pinch to use as a garnish. Gently stir to combine. Do not cover the pan at this stage, as coconut milk will curdle.
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As soon as prawns are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, add ghee. Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle reserved garam masala over the dish and serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 343 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 25g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 343 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 63% |
| Cholesterol 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium 71mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 142mg | 11% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 314mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
