Prawns Ghee Roast
Juicy prawns in a tangy, fiery ghee-roast masala.
Prawns Ghee Roast is juicy prawns in a tangy, fiery ghee-roast masala. This prawns ghee roast recipe takes about 35 min from start to finish and serves 3. Every step below has been cooked and checked in a home kitchen, with quantities you can follow.
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How to make Prawns Ghee Roast
- 1
Marinate
Toss prawns with turmeric, lemon and salt. Rest 15 minutes.
- 2
Make the paste
Roast spices and chillies, grind with garlic and tamarind to a paste.
- 3
Fry the paste
Fry paste in ghee on low until deep red and ghee separates.
- 4
Add prawns
Add prawns, jaggery and curry leaves. Cook 4–5 minutes until just done.
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Pro tips
- Prawns overcook in minutes — add them last.
- Use the ghee roast masala from our chicken recipe as a base.
Did you know?
Coastal Karnataka is famous for ghee roasts made with chicken, prawns and even mushrooms.
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