Narkolbata diye Malaikari ( Prawns with Coconut and Mustard Paste )

Preparation time	30 -45 min
Serves	Serves 4-5
Ingredients	• Prawns -6-8 big washed deveined and marinade with salt/turmeric and juice of one lemon, to be kept aside for 30min prior to cooking •2tsp onion paste • Tomatoes paste 2/3 tsp, • Paste of red chili 1  tsp & coconut paste 3 tsp • Tez patta (Bay leaf) 2 nos.made into small pieces •  garam masala 1½ tsp , • Cummin powder 1 tsp • Coriander powder 1 tsp • Yoghurt/dahi/malai -2 tsp • Ginger paste 1 ½ tsp. • Green chili (whole) 2/3 nos to be added once the fish is half-cooked . • Turmeric powder ½ tsp. • Salt to taste ,
Steps	Heat oil in the kadhai and fry the prawns till they are pinkish,  keep the same aside once done,  ,heat oil in a kadhai put cummin  seed & bay leaves and fry till the same crackles add all  the  masala and  stir fry till the same becomes translucent ,   allow the same to cook for 1-2 thereafter  add one and half cup of water and get the same to simmer,  . Once the water mixes up and makes a fine gravy add the prawns and slow cook for 5-10 min & the gravy just about covering the fish  or just as much as you want , sim the fire, add / sprinkle garam masala  & ghee on it  .
Garnish	Serve hot. Garnish with ghee and garam masala
Benefits	It is easy to make yet is tasty and can be eaten with rice / roti/puri.