Tandoori Prawns for 2026

Tandoori Prawns for 2026

Tandoori prawns are one of those dishes that deliver maximum flavour with minimal effort , smoky, spicy, tangy, and perfect for grilling or air‑frying. Here’s a polished, easy recipe you can cook tonight.

Tandoori Prawns Indian Recipe

Ingredients

500 g

large raw prawns, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)

1/2 cup

plain yoghurt

1 tbsp

ginger paste

1 tbsp

garlic paste

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 tsp

red chilli powder

1 tsp

turmeric

1 tsp

garam masala

1/2 tsp

cumin powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

Optional

red food colouring for classic tandoori colour

Recipe - Instructions for tandoori Prawns 

1. Make the marinadeWhisk yoghurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, oil, chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.

2. Coat the prawnsAdd prawns to the marinade and mix well. Rest for 10–20 minutes.

3. CookGrill, pan‑sear, or air‑fry at high heat for 6–10 minutes until charred and just cooked through.

4. ServeGarnish with lemon wedges and fresh coriander. Serve with mint chutney or raita.

How about a  - low‑calorie air‑fryer version

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 300–400g raw prawns, peeled & deveined

• 2 tbsp low‑fat Greek yoghurt

• 1 tsp ginger paste

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder (or mild paprika for less heat)

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• ½ tsp coriander powder

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp salt

• Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika for extra “tandoor” flavour

• Spray oil (just 2–3 sprays)

Instructions

1. Make the low‑cal marinade

Mix yoghurt, ginger, garlic, spices, lemon juice, and salt. The yoghurt keeps calories low while still giving that creamy tandoori texture.

2. Coat the prawns

Add prawns and toss well. Marinate 15–20 minutes , prawns absorb flavour quickly, so no long wait needed.

3. Air‑fry

• Preheat air fryer to 190°C

• Lightly spray the basket

• Lay prawns in a single layer

• Cook 6–7 minutes, flipping halfway They should be lightly charred at the edges and juicy inside

4. Serve

Top with lemon juice, fresh coriander, and a sprinkle of chaat masala (optional).

Nutrition (approx.)

Per serving:

• Calories: ~160–190

• Protein: 25–30g

• Fat: 2–4g

• Carbs: 3–5g

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