Prawns in Mustard Sauce | Mustard Prawn Recipe
Prawns in Mustard Sauce - one of the delectable Prawn Recipes from East Indian Cuisine. This recipe is adapted from 'The East Indian Cookery Book.'
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 medium Prawns/Shrimps
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 200 ml Water
For the Mustard Sauce
- 2 tbsp Mustard
- 6 Dried Red Chillies
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch Ginger
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
Instructions
- Devein and wash the prawns/shrimps well. Discard the shells if you like.
- Grind all the ingredients for the Mustard Sauce into a smooth paste with water. Arrange the prawns in the pan you like to cook them and then add the blended paste.
- Also add sugar, salt, and about a cup of water, ie. 200 ml. Mix well and place the pan on medium heat.
- Cover the prawns and allow them to cook in the mustard sauce for 5 to 8 minutes or until they are tender.
- Once done, check for seasoning. Reduce the extra liquid by cooking on high heat, we are looking for a thicker sauce or gravy.
- Finally, garnish the dish with coriander leaves and switch off the heat. Prawns in Mustard Sauce are ready for serving.
Notes
- Adjust chillies as per your spice level
- Add vinegar to suit your taste