Koli Prawn Masala

1. Roast the coriander and fennel seeds, green chilli, coriander leaves, curry leaves and half of the ginger and garlic. Blend to a paste.

2. Heat the oil in a pan and crackle the mustard seeds. Crush the remaining ginger and garlic and add.

3. Add the asafoetida and chopped onion and cook for 10 minutes.

4. Grind the cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves and stone flower. Add the powdered spices to the onion and cook well. Next add the diced tomato and season.

5. Mix the coconut milk powder with the paste and pour it into the sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add the prawns and cook for 5 minutes.

6. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Recipe courtesy: Chef Aftab Rahman, iZ, Grand Hyatt, Dubai

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