PRAWNS VINDALOO / Goan Shrimp Vindaloo

Ingredients for Goan Prawns Vindaloo:

Prawns : 500g

Potato : 1, finely chopped

Onion : 2, finely chopped

Vinegar : 2tbsp

Ghee : 1tbsp

Sugar : 1/2tsp

Salt

Goan Vindaloo Masala :

Cumin Seeds : 3/4tsp

Mustard Seeds : 3/4tsp

Garlic : 5flakes

Ginger : 3/4inch piece

Dried kashmiri red chillies : 6-7

Pepper Corns : 3/4tsp

Curry leaves : 2springs

Cinnamon : 1 inch piece

Turmeric Powder : 1/2tsp

Cloves : 4

How to cook Goan Prawns Vindaloo: 

1. Using a mixer, grind together the ingredients listed under the 'vindaloo masala' and 1tbsp vinegar to a smooth paste. Keep aside.

2. Heat ghee in an iron skillet / heavy bottom vessel and add onion and fry till they turn to brown in color.

3. Now add ground masala and fry for 3-4minutes. Add potato, 1/2cup water, salt and cover the pan with a tight lid. Cook till the potatoes are 90% done. Now add cleaned and deveined prawns, remaining vinegar  and salt. Cover & cook till they are soft and tender. Sprinkle the sugar and combine well.

4. Serve this goan prawns curry / prawns vindaloo with rice / chappathi.