Tandoori Prawns Ingredients:
- Prawns 12 king size
- Carom (ajwain) seeds 5 gm/1 tsp
- Chick-pea flour 45 gm/3 tbs
- Chaat masala 5 gm/1 tsp
- Garam masala 5 gm/1 tsp
- Garlic paste 45 gm/3 tbs
- Ginger paste 45 gm/3 tbs
- Lemon juice 120 ml/ ½ cup
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric (haldi) powder 2.5 gm/ ½ tsp
- White butter for basting
- Yellow chilli powder 5 gm/1 tsp
- Yogurt 480 ml/2 cups
How to make Tandoori Prawns
- Reserve 2 tablespoons lemon juice and mix the rest with the ginger and garlic pastes.
- Add salt, chick-pea flour, carom seeds, yogurt, yellow chilli powder, garam masala and turmeric. Marinade the prawns for 2 hours. Arrange on skewers and cook in a tandoor till half done, about 15 minutes. Remove and set aside for 10 minutes. Cook again in the tandoor for 2 minutes. Baste with butter and replace in the tandoor for approximately 3 more minutes. Remove from skewers and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with chaat masala and the reserved lemon juice.
Time: Preparation: 2 hours
Cooking: 15 minutes
To Serve: Serve with a green salad.
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