1. Prawn Masala Curry
A spicy and flavorful prawn curry with a thick, aromatic gravy that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or naan.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 2 onions (chopped)

• 2 tomatoes (pureed)

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 3 tbsp oil

• Salt to taste

How to Cook:

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden brown.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until oil separates.

4. Add prawns and mix well.

5. Cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat until prawns turn pink and are fully cooked.

6. Add garam masala and simmer for 2 minutes.

7. Serve hot with rice or roti.

2. Garlic Butter Prawns
A quick and delicious dish made with succulent prawns cooked in rich garlic butter.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 5 garlic cloves (minced)

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp red chili flakes

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley for garnish

How to Cook:

1. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn pink.

4. Add chili flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.

5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

3. Prawn Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with spicy prawn masala, making it an irresistible dish for biryani lovers.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 2 cups basmati rice

• 2 onions (sliced)

• 2 tomatoes (chopped)

• 1 cup yogurt

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp biryani masala

• 4 tbsp ghee

• Salt to taste

How to Cook:

1. Marinate prawns with yogurt, turmeric, and biryani masala for 30 minutes.

2. Cook rice with whole spices and salt until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

3. Heat ghee in a pan, add onions, and sauté until golden brown.

4. Add tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and marinated prawns. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

5. In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer rice and prawn masala.

6. Cover and cook on low heat (dum) for 15 minutes.

7. Serve hot with raita.

4. Prawn Fry
A crispy and spicy prawn fry that serves as a perfect appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 2 tbsp rice flour

• 3 tbsp oil

• Salt to taste

How to Cook:

1. Marinate prawns with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.

2. Add rice flour to coat the prawns evenly.

3. Heat oil in a pan and fry prawns on medium heat until golden and crispy.

4. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges.

5. Prawn Coconut Curry
A rich and creamy prawn curry made with coconut milk and mild spices, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 2 tomatoes (chopped)

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• 2 tbsp oil

• Salt to taste

How to Cook:

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until translucent.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, and cumin powder. Cook until the tomatoes soften.

4. Add prawns and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Serve hot with rice or appam.

6. Prawn Vindaloo
A fiery and tangy prawn dish inspired by Portuguese flavors with a hint of vinegar.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 2 onions (sliced)

• 2 tbsp vinegar

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 2 tbsp oil

• Salt to taste

How to Cook:

1. Marinate prawns with vinegar, turmeric, and chili powder for 30 minutes.

2. Heat oil in a pan, add onions, and sauté until golden.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Add marinated prawns and cook for 5-7 minutes.

5. Add garam masala and simmer for another 2 minutes.

6. Serve hot with rice or bread.

7. Prawn Manchurian
A fusion Indo-Chinese dish that combines crispy prawns with a tangy Manchurian sauce.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 2 tbsp cornflour

• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 1 bell pepper (chopped)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp chili sauce

• 1 tsp vinegar

• 2 tbsp oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Cook:

1. Marinate prawns with cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper.

2. Deep fry prawns until golden and crispy. Set aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions and bell peppers for 2 minutes.

4. Add soy sauce, chili sauce, and vinegar. Mix well.

5. Add fried prawns and toss well.

6. Serve hot as an appetizer or with fried rice.

8. Prawn Pakora
A crispy and spicy prawn fritter that’s perfect as a tea-time snack.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste

• Oil for deep frying

How to Cook:

1. Mix chickpea flour, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt in a bowl.

2. Add prawns and coat well with the mixture.

3. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry prawns until golden and crispy.

4. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney.

9. Prawn Kebab
Juicy prawns marinated with aromatic spices and grilled to perfection.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 2 tbsp yogurt

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste

How to Cook:

1. Marinate prawns with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala for 1 hour.

2. Thread prawns onto skewers.

3. Grill on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.

4. Serve hot with mint chutney.

10. Prawn Moilee
A South Indian delicacy with prawns cooked in a mildly spiced coconut-based gravy.

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 1 onion (sliced)

• 2 tomatoes (chopped)

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• Curry leaves

• 2 tbsp oil

• Salt to taste

How to Cook:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add onions and curry leaves. Sauté for 2 minutes.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften.

3. Add prawns and cook for 5 minutes.

4. Pour coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Serve hot with rice or appam.