- Heat oil in a deep pan. Add in the mustard seeds, when they splutter, add the cumin seeds and onions. Add the chopped garlic and ginger. Fry till onions turn brown.
- Now add the chopped tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander powder and the
garam masala powder
. Let cook till well blended or until the tomatoes are soft and mashed.
- Add the chopped vegetables. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped vegetables. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the clean, deveined prawns to this mixture. Let the prawns cook one side on slightly high heat for just a minute. Then turn the prawns over and add about ¼ cup warm water. Cook on medium heat for another 5-7 minutes 'till the prawns are just done.
- Sprinkle salt as per taste. Remove from heat. Garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves and serve hot with Roti or
Nan
.
Note: Avoid over cooking the shrimp as they will turn hard and rubbery.