Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Prawns for Marination

   Take 10-15 cleaned and deveined prawns/shrimps in a bowl.

2. 2.Marinate the Prawns

   Marinate the prawns by applying 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well to coat all prawns evenly.

3. 3.Rest Marinated Prawns

   Keep the marinated prawns aside for 15 minutes.

4. 4.Heat Oil

   Heat a frying pan and add 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil.

5. 5.Add Curry Leaves

   Once the oil is hot, add 1 sprig of curry leaves.

6. 6.Add Chillies and Sauté

   Add 2-3 slit green chillies and 3-4 dry red chillies. Fry for half a minute until fragrant.

7. 7.Sauté Onions

   Add 1 large sliced onion and sauté until it turns pinkish and translucent.

8. 8.Add Capsicum

   Add 1 medium sliced capsicum and mix well. Cook until the capsicum is slightly tender.

9. 9.Add Ginger and Garlic

   After the capsicum is slightly cooked, add 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic and 1 tablespoon of crushed ginger. Mix well and sauté until the raw aroma of ginger and garlic disappears.

10. 10.Add Marinated Prawns

    Add the marinated prawns to the pan and mix thoroughly with the vegetables and spices.

11. 11.Add Spices and Cook

    After the prawns are slightly cooked and have changed color, add 1-2 teaspoons of black pepper powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Mix all ingredients well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked and the spices are well combined.

12. 12.Garnish

    Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves.

13. 13.Serve

    Delicious Prawns Pepper Fry is ready to serve.