Saturday, March 21, 2015

ANGLO-INDIAN PRAWN VINDALOO





















ANGLO-INDIAN PRAWN VINDALOO
A simple dish of Prawns or Shrimps cooked Anglo-Indian Style. A tasty and delicious  lunch or Dinner Dish. The tangy taste of tomatoes and vinegar will surely make you take second helpings.
Serves 6   Preparation Time  45 minutes
Ingredients
½ kg fresh prawns shelled and de-veined
2 medium sized onions chopped
2 teaspoons chillie powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
2 tablespoons vinegar
Salt to taste
2 tomatoes pureed or chopped finely
2 tablespoons oil

Wash the prawns well and keep aside.  Heat oil in a pan and add the onions and fry till light brown.  Add the giner garlic paste and sauté for a while. Add the chillie powder, cumin powder, tomato and salt and fry for some time.  Add the prawns and the vinegar and mix well.  Add a little more water and cook till the gravy is slightly thick and the prawns are cooked. Serve with rice or bread.
This Recipe is featured in my Cookery Book ANGLO-INDIAN CUISINE - A LEGACY OF FLAVOURS FROM THE PAST. 

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