This is a typical Maharashtrian style prawn masala. Prawns are called Jhinga in Marathi. Rassa means gravy or curry in Marathi. This curry goes well with hot rice or chapati.
Ingredients
250 gms Cleaned and deveined prawns
2 tbsp oil
2 finely chopped onions
1/2 inch ginger
2 tbsp coriander leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp red chilli powder
Salt to taste
Dry roast the following:
1 tsp coriander seed/ daniya
1/2 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera
2 lavang/cloves
Small piece of dalchini
Small piece of bay leaf
3 tsp white til/ sesame seeds
3 tbsp dry coconut( I used desiccated coconut)
Roast all these on a medium flame and keep aside
Procedure
Wash, clean and devein the prawns, marinate with a pinch of salt and keep aside
In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil, saute onions and ginger till transparent
Cool it and grind with coriander leaves and roasted masala ingredients into a fine paste
In a pan heat remaining oil, put turmeric and red chili powder,fr for a second
Add the masala paste and fry for 5 mins
now put the prawns,1/2 cup water and salt to taste, give a boil
Simmer the gas and cook till done
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves
Serve with rice, roti, dosa, or idli.
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