Goan Prawn Balchao

INGREDIENTS

1. Prawns - 1/2 kg
2. Tomatoes - 4 (Big; Finely Chopped or Ground into a paste)
3. Onions - 4 (Finely Chopped or Ground into a paste)
4. Curry Leaves - 8/10
5. Green Chillies - 3/4 (Finely Chopped)
6. Sugar - 1/2 tsp
7. Vinegar (Few Drops)
8. Salt (To Taste)
9. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
10. Coconut Oil - 50 ml

For Paste:

1. Ginger-Garlic Paste - 2 tbsp 
2. Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
3. Cinnamon stick - 1 (2")
4. Cloves - 4/5
5. Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
6. Black Peppercorns - 1 tsp
7. Red Chillies - 2/3 (Whole; Dry)
8. Vinegar - 1 tbsp
9. Turmeric Powder - 1 pinch

PROCEDURE

1. Marinate the Prawns for 5-10 minutes with some Salt and Turmeric Powder to get rid of the awful-raw-seafood smell
2. Wash the Prawns gently and thoroughly and put them in a colander
3. Meanwhile make a smooth paste of the ingredients and mix well with the Prawns
4. Now heat the oil in the pan, add curry leaves and let them splutter
5. Add chopped Onions and saute till golden brown
6. Add Tomato paste and cook till oil starts to separate from the mixture
7. Add the Prawns mix to this and stir gently
8. Add Sugar, Salt and Vinegar 
9. Cover the pan and cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes
10. Garnish with roasted curry leaves

NOTE:

1. Cook with Coconut Oil to get the authentic Goan Flavour
2. Serve with Steamed Rice or Bread or Pav