Kolambiche Lipte ~ Konkani Style Prawns Masala

Lipate means thick curry. A tasty and quick prawns curry goes well with almost every thing. We also called it "kandyatali kolambi".

हि पाककृती मराठीतून वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक करा.  

Ingredients:

• Shrimp/prawns, shelled & deveined- ½ to ¾ cup 
• Onion, finely chopped- 2 med (approx 1 cup)
• Tomato, finely chopped- 2 med (approx 1 cup)
• Green chili- 1 to 2
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Asafoetida (Hing)- ¼ tsp
• Homemade mix masala or Malwani masala or Sunday masala- 2 tsp
• Ginger~garlic paste- 1½ tbsp
• Kokum/ Aamsul- 2 petals or Tamarind pulp- 1 tsp 
• Oil- 4 tbsp
• Salt- to taste
• Fresh coriander, finely chopped- a handful 

Method:

• Clean, peel and devein prawns. I used medium sized prawns but small prawn tastes more better.
• Marinate them with salt, turmeric powder, mix masala and ginger-garlic paste for at least ½ hour.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and sauté till become pink, add hing and mix well.
• Add chilli, tomatoes and little salt. Sauté till it's become soft and discharge oil to side of the pan.
• Add marinated prawns and sauté a while. Sprinkle little water on it and mix well.
• Add kokum and some chopped coriander. Give a nice stir.
• Cover with lid and cook for 6-8 minutes. Stir in between. Do not overcook.
• Curry discharge oil to side of the pan. It means prawns masala is ready to serve.
• Garnish with remaining chopped coriander.
• Serve with rice roti/bhakari or chapati or even bread.