Zavla (Dried Prawn Curry)

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Zavla (Dried Prawn Curry)

Zavla (Dried Prawn Curry) is a traditional Indian recipe a classic curry of dried prawns in an onion base flavoured with bottle masala. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Dried Prawn Curry (Zavla).

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Curry Spice Recipes Indian Recipes

This dried prawn curry is also known as zavla curry and is made with bottle masala. Typically it's served with the rice flatbread, apas and foogath.

Ingredients:

150g Zavla (dried prawns) soaked in water for 10 minutes
2 tbsp Cooking oil
4 long Spring onions or shallots
6 large garlic cloves finely minced
3 inch Fresh ginger, grated
4 large Green chilies, finely chopped
3g Coriander, stalks only, chopped finely
2 tbsp Bottle masala
4 pieces soaked in water for few minutes
¼ tsp Coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish

Method:

Once the dried prawns have soaked drain them and set aside until ready to use.

Place a pan over medium heat and once hot add the oil and fry the onions, ginger, garlic, coriander stalks and green chillies for about 6 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.

Scatter over the bottle masala then add the kokum pieces along with their soaking liquid. Stir fry for 1 minute then add the soaked prawns and 250ml water.

Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the prawns are cooked.

Add the freshly chopped coriander leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning then turn into a warmed dish and serve.