Prawn Balchao

Ingredients

• 300g medium prawns, shelled and deveined
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 10-12 dry red Goan chilies (soaked & ground)
• 3 tbsp Goan coconut vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 4-5 curry leaves
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a pan, add curry leaves and chopped onion; sauté until golden brown.
2. 2Add ginger-garlic paste and turmeric powder, cook for 1 minute.
3. 3Stir in the ground red chili paste and cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously.
4. 4Add prawns, Goan vinegar, sugar, and salt; mix well.
5. 5Cook until prawns are tender and the gravy thickens to a semi-dry consistency (about 10-12 minutes).
6. 6Serve hot with steamed rice or Goan pao.