Mangalorean Prawns Ghee Roast Recipe | Shrimp Roast

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Mangalorean Prawns Ghee Roast Recipe | Shrimp Roast

Prawns Ghee Roast (Spicy Shrimp Roast) is a popular recipe from Mangalorean cuisine that is served as an appetizer or side dish. The marinated shrimp, cooked in ghee and a blend of aromatic spices, creates a dish that is not just flavorful but also unique in its taste. Serve this ghee roast with authentic neer dosa, appam, or any dosa varieties or steamed rice.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: kundapur, Mangalore, Udupi

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Kushi

Equipment

Ingredients

Ghee Roast Masala

20 Byadgi red chilies or a combination of byadgi and kashmiri
1 inch Ginger
10 to 12 Garlic cloves
2 tablespoon Coriander seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Black peppercorn
5 to 6 Cashews
¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
¼ to ½ cup Water

Shrimp marination

1 kg Shrimp or Prawns
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
Salt to taste

Other ingredients

½ cup Ghee clarified butter, divided.
2 leaflets Curry leaves
¾ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Homemade ghee roast masala

Soak dry red chilies in hot water for 20 minutes. This will make the masala smooth.
20 Byadgi red chilies
Add the red chilies, ginger, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin, peppercorns, cashew, turmeric powder, and ¼ cup water, and blend it to a thick, smooth paste.
1 inch Ginger, 10 to 12 Garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon Coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon Black peppercorn, 5 to 6 Cashews, ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder, ¼ to ½ cup Water

Marinate prawns

In a bowl, add shrimp, lemon juice, salt, and turmeric powder.
1 kg Shrimp or Prawns, Juice of 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, Salt
Marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.

How to make Mangalorean prawns ghee roast?

Heat a thick-bottomed pan on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoon ghee and 8 to 10 curry leaves and saute for a minute.
½ cup Ghee, 2 leaflets Curry leaves
Add the ground masala and saute for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, add another 2 tablespoon of ghee and continue stirring the masala.
After 10 minutes, add another 2 tablespoon of ghee and continue stirring masala.
After 15 minutes of continuous stirring, ghee starts leaving the sides of the pan.
Add marinated shrimp (prawns), mix well, and cook for 2 minutes.
Finally, add the last 2 tablespoon of ghee and salt and mix well. Cook this for another 2 to 3 minutes.
¾ teaspoon Salt
Add 8 to 10 curry leaves and mix well. The total cooking time is about 20 to 22 minutes.
Serve prawns ghee roast with neer dosa, appam, steamed rice, or chapati, and enjoy.

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Notes

Use Kashmiri chilies if byadgi is unavailable.
Stir the ghee roast masala continuously, or else it will burn at the bottom. Slow roasting the masala gives the best flavors.
Ghee is a key ingredient for this shrimp roast and adds richness and aroma.
Use a thick-bottomed pan to prevent the masala from burning at the bottom.
Do not add too much water while grinding or stirring. More water means you will need more time to roast.
The homemade ghee roast masala is freezer-friendly. It can be stored in the freezer for 2 to 3 weeks.

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