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Prawn tikka skewers

These Prawn tikka skewers don’t have any yogurt in the marinade, so they can be enjoyed by people with dairy allergy.  Of course, you can serve them with raita or a yoghurt/based dip  to those who don’t have any dairy issues. Perfect for parties all year round.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 small red chilli deseeded
  • 1 clove of garlic chopped
  • 2 cm ginger grated
  • 2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp of turmeric powder
  • 24 prawns raw

Method
 

  1. Soak 6-8 wooden skewers in water.
  2. Mix the oil, ginger, chilli, garlic, lime and spices in a small blender.
  3. Wash the prawns, remove the head and shell, leaving the tail covered (or leave them completely shelled) and put them in a freezer bag. Add the spice paste, tie the bag, and rub each prawn well with the paste, using your fingers.
  4. Marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  5. Heat your BBQ/ Grill or griddle pan. Thread the prawns onto the pre-soaked skewers and cook them for 2-3 minutes on both sides until the prawns change colour.
  6. Serve them warm or at room temperature with a dip of your choice.