Oriya-Style Prawn Stir Fry
Brief: This Oriya-Style Prawn Stir Fry is a perfect balance of comfort and excitement in a bowl. The succulent prawns, when coated with a variety of Indian spices, reflect a perfect blend of aromatic and spicy flavors common to Oriya cuisine. If you are looking for a dinner idea which is low in calorie, bursting with flavors and easy to make, then this is undoubtedly it. The ingredients are easily accessible in an Indian Kitchen and it can be made swiftly. This one-bowl dish beams of delectable taste and nutrition – take your culinary journey to Odisha this evening and savour every bite of it!
Recipe:
Ingredients:
1. 100g Prawns
2. 1 cup Onions, finely chopped
3. 1 large Tomato
4. 2 Green Chillies
5. 1 tsp Mustard Oil
6. Spices: ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, ¾ tsp Coriander Powder, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
7. Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Clean the prawns and marinate them with turmeric powder and salt. Set it aside for 15-20 minutes.
2. Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add the finely chopped onions and cook till they turn golden brown. Keep stirring to avoid them from burning.
3. Introduce the chopped tomatoes and slit green chillies into the same pan, and continue to fry till they are well cooked.
4. Sprinkle red chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix everything nicely so that the spices blend well with the base.
5. Now, drop the marinated prawns into the pan. Stir-cook on high flame for around 2-3 minutes, then cover the pan and let it cook on low flame for another 5 minutes or until the prawns are thoroughly cooked.
6. Check for salt, and adjust according to your taste. Cook for another minute until all the flavours are well absorbed.
7. Your Oriya-Style Prawn Stir Fry is ready. Serve hot and enjoy this light and flavourful dish.
Calories: Approximately 200 calories per serving.
