बालचाऊ – Prawn Balchão

Spicy prawn pickle with a robust flavor, typically Goan.

Ingredients

• 500 grams prawns
• 100 ml cider vinegar
• 8 red chilies
• 1 inch ginger
• 8 cloves garlic
• 2 large onions
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• to taste salt
• 1 tsp cumin seeds

Method

1. Grind chilies, ginger, and garlic with vinegar into a paste.
2. Marinate prawns in the paste for 30 minutes.
3. In a pan, fry chopped onions until brown.
4. Add marinated prawns and cook until tender.
5. Stir in tomato paste and sugar. Simmer gently.

Chef's tips

• Use fresh prawns for better flavor.
• Balance chili and sugar for taste.