Tandoori Jheenga -Tandoori Prawns


Ingredients

Tiger Prawns ( 10 to 12 in a kg)

1 Kg..

Lime Juice

1 Nos.

Turmeric Powder

2 Tsp.

Salt

1 Tsp.

Marinade

 

Mustard oil

1 Tbsp.

Ginger paste

2 Tbsp.

Garlic paste

2 Tbsp.

Carom seeds

2 Tsp.

Red chili pd.

2 Tsp.

Hung Curd  

1 Cup.

Mint -Chopped 

4 Sprigs

Batter


Cream 

 2 Tbsp.

Roasted Chana dal Powder

 2 Tbsp.

Salt

To taste 

Egg 

1 Nos.

Basting and Garnish


Butter

3 Tbsp.

Fresh Coriander

Small bunch 

Chaat masala

1 Tsp.

Lime

2 no.  

Mint chutney


Method of Preparation
  • Shell, devein prawns, wash & pat dry.
  • Squeeze lime juice over prawns; rub salt & turmeric powder nicely.
  • Keep aside for 30 minutes.
  • Mix all the ingredients of the marinade to a smooth & thick paste.
  • Drain the prawns. Put the prawns in marinade.
  • Keep aside for 3 hours turning upside down twice.
  • Mix all the ingredients of batter & make smooth paste. 
  • Dip prawns into the batter one by one coat them nicely.
  • Skewer piercing from head to tail. 
  • Put the skewered prawns in to the moderately hot tandoor & cook for six minutes.
  • Remove from tandoor & hang the skewers to allow excess moisture to drip.
  • Baste with butter. Put them back into the tandoor for another five minutes or until done.   
  • Remove from tandoor, brush with butter & sprinkle chaat masala.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander & serve hot with mint chutney & lime wedges. 

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