Tandoori tiger prawns

Tandoori tiger prawns

Hot off the grill, these tandoori prawns basted in yoghurt are a moreish appetizer

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Cuisine:Indian
Cook time:45m
Prep time:4h
Servings:5

Ingredients

20 pcs tiger prawns

600gm yoghurt (hung) 50ml lime juice

100gm ginger and garlic paste

salt to taste

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tbsp ajwain (caraway seeds)

2 tsp turmeric powder

1½ tbsp garam masala

2 tsp cumin powder

2 tsp coriander powder

150ml mustard oil

Butter for basting

Lemon and fresh mint, to garnish

Method

1. Mix together all the ingredients except the oil, butter and prawns to make a marinade.

2. Add the prawns to the marinade, then add the oil and mix well. Set aside in a refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight if possible.

3. Skewer the prawns and cook on a grill for five minutes. Brush with butter and cook until golden and crisp. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

Recipe courtesy: Chef Anuj Jayara Singh, The Address

Recipe and image: Gulf News Archives

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