Keto Prawn Kadai

Keto Prawn Kadai is a flavorful and spicy Indian dish featuring succulent prawns cooked in a rich tomato and bell pepper gravy. It's a perfect low-carb dinner option that brings the zest of Indian cuisine to your keto lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Prawns - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
• Bell pepper (capsicum) - 1 medium, diced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, pureed
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
• Kashmiri red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat coconut oil in a kadai or deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
3. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the pureed tomatoes, salt, turmeric, and Kashmiri red chili powder. Cook until the oil separates from the mixture, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Mix in the diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are slightly softened.
6. Add the prawns to the kadai, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
7. Sprinkle the coriander powder and garam masala over the dish, stirring well to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle health and satiety.
• Low in carbohydrates, supporting a ketogenic lifestyle.

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