Prawns
Tandoori Prawns - How to make Barbecue Prawns
These yummy prawns and good friends will make for a perfect and relaxed barbecue party! These skewered barbecued prawns cook quickly and stay succulent on the barbecue.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Serves
- 8-9 skewers
- Total
- 20 min
Ingredients
- 500 gmsPrawns
- First Marinade
- 1/4 tspTurmeric powder
- 1 - 2 tspGinger Garlic paste
- 4 tspLemon juice
- 2-3 tspMustard Oil
- as per tasteSalt
- Second and Final Marinade
- 3 tspHung curd / thick yogurt
- 2 tspMustard Oil
- 2 tspKashmiri Red chilli powder
- 1/4 tspTikhalal ( everest
- 1 tspCoriander Powder ( Dhania)
- 1/2 tspCumin Powder ( zeera)
- 1/2 tspChat Masala
- 2 tspGaram Masala / Everest Chicken Masala
- 1 tspTandoori Masala
- 1 tspCarom Seeds ( Ajwain)
- 4-5 tspBesan
- For Basting / brushing
- as requiredButter
Method
- Step 1
While cleaning the prawns devein them and keep the tails intact.
- Step 2
First Marinade
- Step 3
In a bowl add all the ingredients mentioned in the first marinade and marinate the prawns for 15-20 mins.
- Step 4
Second and Final Marinade
- Step 5
Dry roast ajwain and besan together in a pan until you get a nice aroma from the besan. Do not roast it too much.
- Step 6
In a bowl add all the ingredients mentioned for the second marinade. Add salt and you may adjust by adding the spices according to your preference.
- Step 7
Add the marinated prawns.
- Step 8
Marinate the prawns at least for 30 mins ( minimum) .
- Step 9
Keep the skewers soaked in water at least 15 to 20 minutes before arranging them on skewers. (This prevents the skewers from burning)
- Step 10
Now arrange the prawns pieces on the damp skewers.
- Step 11
Alternatively you can also grill them on gas stove like shown below. Just keep a watchful eye while grilling them at home on a gas stove.
- Step 12
With a brush or a spoon apply butter to the prawns on all sides.
- Step 13
Cook them well from all sides.
- Step 14
Serve hot along with coriander mint chutney.
