King Prawn Masala - Quick & Luxurious
Another simple yet delicious way to use Monalisa's Kitchen masalas.
This is one of the quickest, most impressive dishes you can make - succulent king prawns coated in aromatic spices, ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect as a starter or a quick weeknight curry.
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 10 fresh king prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 dried red chillies, broken in half
- 10 fresh curry leaves
- 2-3 tbsp of any Monalisa's Kitchen curry masala (try Tikka, Makhani, or Vindaloo)
Method
1. Mix all ingredients together - the prawns, dried red chillies, curry leaves, and your chosen Monalisa's Kitchen curry masala.
2. Cook in a medium-hot pan for 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the prawns are beautifully cooked and coated in spice.
🥃 Enjoy as a curry or serve as a starter with your favourite drink.
Tips for Perfect King Prawn Masala
✓ Use fresh prawns - they cook quickly and taste amazing
✓ Don't overcook - prawns are done when they turn pink and opaque (8-10 mins max)
✓ Medium-hot pan - too hot and the spices will burn
✓ Toss occasionally - ensures even coating and cooking
✓ Fresh curry leaves are key - they add incredible aroma
Which Masala to Use?
🌟 Tikka Masala: Classic choice - aromatic and medium-spiced
🧈 Makhani Masala: Rich and creamy - luxurious!
🔥 Vindaloo Masala: For spice lovers - fiery and tangy
🌶️ Rogan Josh Masala: Aromatic and flavourful
🥥 Korma Masala: Mild and creamy
Serving Suggestions
As a Starter:
🥃 Serve with your favourite drink
🍋 Lemon wedges on the side
🥗 Fresh salad
🫓 Warm naan for scooping
As a Main Course:
🍚 Serve over steamed rice or Perfect Pulao Rice
🫓 With warm naan or roti
🥒 Cooling raita on the side
🥗 Fresh salad
Why This Recipe Works
The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity! Our curry masalas are already perfectly balanced with all the spices you need, so you just add prawns, curry leaves, and dried chillies. The result? Restaurant-quality prawn masala in 10 minutes!
Perfect for Entertaining
This is the ultimate impressive-but-easy dish for guests. It looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but it's actually ready in 10 minutes! Serve as a starter with drinks, and watch your guests be amazed.
Make It Your Own
Try different masalas to create completely different flavours! Each one transforms the prawns in a unique way - from creamy Makhani to fiery Vindaloo. It's like having 5 different recipes in one!
Prep time: 2 minutes | Cook time: 8-10 minutes | Total time: 12 minutes | Spice level: Varies by masala