Recheado Masala

Ingredients

Coconut vinegar | white vinegar – 200 ml
Water – 500 ml
Kashmiri red chilli – 50 pc
Black peppercorn – 2 tbsp
Clove – 1 tbsp
Cumin – 3 tbsp
Cinnamon – 2 inch stick
Tamarind pulp – 5 tbsp
Jaggery | Sugar – ½ cup
Turmeric – 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Chilli Masala
1. Add all the masala ingredients to a bowl and let them sit for 30 minutes. This allows the spices to soften and absorb the liquid.
2. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until you have a smooth, fine paste, you can add more water if needed.

Prawns
1. For 4 jumbo prawns, heat a pan over medium-high heat. Season the prawns with salt and sear them on both sides until nicely coloured.
2. Add 2–3 tbsp of the chilli masala paste, 2 tsp sugar, and a small splash of water.
3. Sauté for approximately 1 minute, allowing the masala to coat the prawns and cook through.
4. Add 2 tbsp butter and finish with chopped cilantro.
5. Toss well and serve immediately