Sweet and Sour Prawns-SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Sweet and Sour Prawns-SK Khazana

• 16-20 Prawns shelled and deveined
• to taste Salt
• to taste White peppercorns crushed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Red chilli paste
• 1 tablespoon Cornflour
• to deep fry Oil
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon Ginger chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon Celery chopepd
• 2-3 Spring onion bulbsq roughly chopped
• 1 Medium green capsicum cut into triangles
• 2 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar
• 2 tablespo for garnish Spring onion greens chopepd

Method

1. Take prawns in a bowl, add salt, crushed peppercorns, ½ teaspoon chilli paste and cornflour and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
2. Heat sufficient oil in kadai. Deep-fry prawns till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Heat sesame oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic, ginger and celery, mix and sauté till fragrant.
4. Add remaining chilli paste and mix well. Add spring onion bulbs and capsicum, mix and sauté for 2 minutes.
5. Add ¼ cup water and mix well. Add salt, crushed peppercorns and tomato ketchup, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes or till the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Add fried prawns and mix well. Switch off heat, add vinegar and mix well. Add spring onion greens and mix well.
7. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.