Prawn Tikka

Ingredients

• • Prawns (cleaned, shelled, deveined) - 8
• • Dahi/Yogurt - ½ cup
• • Malai/Cream - 2 tablespoons
• • Jaiphals/Nutmeg powder - ½ teaspoon
• • Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• • Chilly powder - ½ teaspoon
• • White pepper powder - 1 teaspoon
• • Salt - 1 teaspoon
• • Egg - 1
• • Oil (for basting) - as required
• • Chaat masala (for sprinkling on top) - a pinch
• • Lemon juice (for sprinkling on top) - a little

Method

• 1. Wash prawns and pat dry. Apply lemon juice and salt put aside for ½ hour.
• 2. For the marinade, mix together dahi, malai, jaiphal, garam masala, chilly powder, white pepper powder, and egg.
• 3. Marinate prawns in this for 2 hours Roast under a grill or over hot charcoals for 5-7 minutes or until done, basting with oil just once.
• 4. Do not overcook, as prawns become hard and dry to taste.
• 5. Sprinkle lemon juice and chaat masala and serve.