My hubby had been pestering
me to watch the recent Russell Crowe flick "Broken City" in the
evening show over last three four days, which I was putting off to save myself
from going out in the freezing cold. Yesterday was the coldest day of the season in
Ohio, temperature dropping down to -15C. Burrowed under the quilt since
morning, I barely got out of the bed unless absolutely necessary until my hubby
came home from office grinning from ear to ear, betraying a hint of conspiracy and
flashed me the tickets for the evening show. I was furious, giving my big
thumbs down to the idea of stepping out of the cozy cocoon of our home into the
blistering cold for the sake of anything; furious because he chose the coldest
day of the season to force me out of home for watching a movie. Now he really
knows how to win me over for something I am unwilling to do. He wears the saddest
look possible with eyes pleading of wistful longing and I guarantee he can even
get away with murder with that look. Once again caught in the web of his
sorrowful pleading eyes I relented and pronto, we went for the movie. He was
happy.
The movie was really nice,
as usual keeping in with his trademark charisma Russell Crowe essayed his role
brilliantly and I was mesmerized to see him, even in a negative character. Some
men may grow old, but the sparkle and magnetism in their personalities continue
to disarm people with an unfading effect. Russell Crowe is one of them.
Prawn Tawa Masala is
another awesome prawn preparation ideal to be had with fried rice or pulao.
Medium spicy, the tanginess lent by lemon juice and a nutty flavor attributed
by the addition of spring onions transform the dish into a meal worth craving.
Hope you guys will enjoy!!
Ingredients: Cooking time: 20 minutes
ü 300 gm prawns
ü 1 onion (chopped)
ü 1 tbsp chopped ginger
ü 1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
ü 2 tomatoes (chopped)
ü 2 tomatoes (pureed)
ü 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
ü 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
ü 1/2 cup of chopped peyazkoli or spring
onion
ü 4-5 green chillies (chopped)
ü 1 tsp turmeric powder
ü 1 tsp kashmiri red mirch
ü 1 tsp coriander powder
ü Black pepper, taste wise
ü Salt to taste
ü 1 tsp garam masala powder
ü Coriander leaves (chopped) for garnishing
ü 2 tbsp lemon juice
For sauté:
ü 1 tsp carom seeds or ajwain
Method:
1) Heat oil in a wok.
When oil turns hot, add green chillies and carom seeds. Sizzle.
2) Add ginger-garlic and
onion. Shallow fry till onion turns translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and
bell peppers. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, kashmiri red mirch,
black pepper and salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.
3) Toss the prawns in and
mix well. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously for 2 minutes. Add
tomato puree and spring onion. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5-8 minutes
till prawns are tender.
4) Squeeze lemon juice.
Add garam masala powder and coriander leaves. Mix in well before turning the
heat off.
5) Serve hot with pulao
or fried rice.
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