31 October, 2023

Gongura Prawns Recipe

Posted in : Recipes on October 31, 2023 by : admin

Gongura prawns is a delicious South Indian dish that combines the tangy flavor of gongura (sorrel leaves) with succulent prawns. Here’s a recipe to make Gongura Prawns:

Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 250 grams of prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste

For Gongura Paste:

• 2 cups fresh gongura leaves (sorrel leaves)
• 2-3 green chilies (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3-4 cloves of garlic
• 1-inch piece of ginger
• 1 tablespoon oil

For the Main Dish:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon jaggery (adjust to your taste)
• 1/2 cup water
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Prawns:
   • In a bowl, combine the cleaned prawns with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Let them marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Prepare the Gongura Paste:
   • In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.
   • Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
   • Add gongura leaves and sauté for a few more minutes until the leaves wilt and become soft.
   • Let this mixture cool and then grind it into a smooth paste. You can add a little water if needed.
3. Cook the Prawns:
   • In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter.
   • Add the marinated prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and start to curl.
   • Remove the prawns from the pan and set them aside.
4. Cook with Gongura Paste:
   • In the same pan, add the gongura paste. Cook for a few minutes until it thickens and the oil starts to separate.
   • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and jaggery. Mix well.
   • Pour in about 1/2 cup of water and let it come to a boil.
   • Return the cooked prawns to the pan and stir to coat them with the gongura mixture.
   • Let it simmer for a few minutes until the prawns are cooked through and the flavors meld together.
5. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
   • Serve Gongura Prawns hot with steamed rice or roti.

Enjoy the unique and tangy flavors of Gongura Prawns!