A traditional Pathare Prabhu hot dish. You really need to keep your taste bud ready for the heat
Ingredients
Prawns 15 medium size (shelled and deveined)
Red chilli powder 2 teaspoon
Parbhi Sambar 1½ teaspoon
Turmuric powder ½ teaspoon
Garlic paste 1½ tablespoon
Oil 8 teaspoon
Asafoetida a pinch
Salt to taste
water 1 – 1½ cup (approx.)
Procedure
In a thick bottom pan, heat oil. Add garlic paste and asefoetida and fry till the garlic is light brown. Then add prawns, red chilli powder, parbhi sambar, turmuric powder, salt and water. Boil the curry till prawns are cooked. Serve hot with plain steamed rice.
Personal Touch
You can also make Khadkhadle of lobsters or crabs. The amount of water may vary depending on the consistency of the curry required.
Meghana (Shaila) P. Rane