Goan Prawns Balchao Recipe (Prawns Pickle)

Steps

1. 1To begin making the Goan Prawns Balchao recipe, soak the tamarind pulp in 1 cup water for atleast 15 minutes.
2. 2De-vein and clean prawns. Refer to this video to know how to de-vein prawns.
3. 3After cleaning, add chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well. Keep it aside.
4. 4Meanwhile, let us prepare the masala. Take the tadka pan or any small pan, add asafoetida and 2 teaspoon oil.
5. 5After 1 minute, add black pepper and mustard seeds and close the lid.
6. 6After mustard seeds splutter, switch off the heat/gas and let this cool. After cooling make a paste of this using a mortar and pestle.
7. 7This masala can even be done and in advance and stored in fridge.
8. 8The next step is to prepare the balchao. Heat a kadai/pan, add 5 teaspoon oil.
9. 9Add chopped onion and fry till onions turns mushy. Add garlic and mix. Fry till aroma gets emitted from garlic.
10. 10Add prawns and mix. Add the tamarind pulp along with water, mix and close the lid.
11. 11After 10 minutes, add a teaspoon of the masala paste to the prawns in the kadai. Mix well and let it cook.
12. 12After 5 minutes, taste and if needed add salt. Garnish with lime juice and close the lid.
13. 13You can serve this Goan Prawns Balchao with steamed rice and Goan fish curry. You can also serve it as a special side dish for parties.