Tawa Grilled Prawns : Wash, clean and devein prawns. Drain out water completely and wipe with a kitchen towel.
Marinate prawns with salt, turmeric, Kashmiri red chilli powder and pepper powder. Keep aside for half an hour.
Insert a tooth pick (soaked in water) from the head to tail of each prawn ( This will prevent the prawns from curling during cooking ).
Heat oil in tawa or frying pan. Arrange marinated prawns and fry on a slow heat till golden color , while turning the prawns on both the sides so that the spice powders are well coated on the prawns ( Adjust heat low to medium and give enough time so that both the sides are cooked ).
Serve hot as a starter or try Spicy stir fried grilled prawns.
Spicy stir fried grilled prawns : Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry finely sliced onions till golden color and fragrant. Add curry leaves, sliced ginger and garlic. Fry for 5 - 7 minutes on a low heat till you get a nice aroma of curry leaves and color change.
Add turmeric powder and saute for 2 minutes. Add tawa grilled prawns and adjust salt and pepper to taste ( 1/4 teaspoon ).
Do not cover with lid. Fry for 5 - 7 minutes or until all the ingredients well mixed with prawns and fragrant. Serve hot.
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