Indian Recipe : Sesame Seed Coated Prawns

Serves 4 to 5
Preparation time: 1 ½ hours
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 prawns (large)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp ginger paste
• 2 tsp garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 4 tsp yoghurt
• 1 tbsp cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp clove powder
• 1 tsp fenugreek
• 6 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp white pepper powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala

Directions:

1. Marinate the prawns with lemon juice, ginger-garlic pastes and salt, keep aside for half an hour.
2. Roast the sesame seeds slightly and crush them to a powder.
3. Beat yoghurt in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients (except for chaat masala and lemon juice.
4. Rub the mixture into each prawn and keep in a cool place for 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
6. Skewer the prawns and roast in the oven till light golden in color.
7. Press the sesame seed powder over the prawns and roast again for 2 minutes.
8. Sprinkle chaat masala and serve immediately, garnished with onion rings and accompanied by a green salad.