October 2nd, 2008 If you need a change from the Nadan Chemeen Curry or Ularthiyathu made using Kudam Puli and Coconut, then here is a simple and tasty recipe for Prawns made using Tomatoes. This Prawn Tomato Varattiyathu goes well along with rice and can also be used as a starter with drinks 
Prawns Tomato Stir Fry
So go ahead and try out this delicious Prawn Tomato Stir Fry recipe.
Ingredients
- Cooked Prawns – Around 100 pieces
- Ripe Tomato (chopped) – 1 large
- Tomato Ketchup – 3 tbsp (Optional)
- Onion (sliced) – 1 large
- Curry leaves – A sprig
- Fish Masala Powder – 2 tbsp
- Oil – 4 tbsp
- Salt – As required
For marinating
- Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
- Fish Masala Powder – 2 tsp
- Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Ginger Paste – 1 tsp
- Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
- Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
- Salt – As required
Preparation Method
- If you are buying cleaned and cooked prawns (which is available in most of the Stores in the US), then u can directly apply all the masala powders for marinating the prawns and keep it aside for half an hour.
- If you are buying uncooked prawns, then u need to clean it and cook it in little water along with a pinch of salt for around 8-10 minutes, till it turns into a pinkish color and becomes tender. Then you need to marinate the cooked prawns with the above ingredients.
- Heat oil in a pan and add tomatoes along with little salt.
- Stir and cook till the tomatoes are mashed and form a thick paste. [You can also use tomato puree instead of tomatoes]
- Now add 2 tbsp fish masala powder and stir for a few minutes till the oil separates from the masala.
- Next, add the marinated prawns along with onions and curry leaves and stir well.
- Add tomato ketchup and mix everything well for enhanced flavor. (Optional)
- Fry the prawns on low flame for around 12-15 minutes till the masala gets coated on the prawns.
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