required:oil-3 tbsp,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,cinnamon-1" piece,small size prawns-2 lb,methi leaves-1 big bunch,tomatoes-2 medium finely chopped,onion-1&1/2 large size,green chilli-1 slit,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,ginger&garlic paste-2 tbsp,red chilli pd-1&1/4th tsp,garam masala pd-1 heaped tsp,salt-according to taste,water-3/4 th cup
method
heat a pan and pour oil into it.tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon and when they change colour; tip in onions,green chillies,turmeric pd,salt and stirfry until light golden.then add the ginger&garlic paste and saute until it changes colour.add the tomatoes,chilli pd and cook till tomotoes become soft.add the methi leaves and mix well.after 30 sec add the prawns and saute for a min.pour enough water and cook agin.add garam masala after the gravy thickens slightly.turn off after the desired consistency.
if adding already cooked prawns from costco,drain and put them in hot water for a min inorder to remove any fishy smell.frozen methi leaves also can be added in case fresh methi is not available.