Chettinad Prawns

Ingredients

25o gms prawns, cleaned and deveined

6 tsp oil

1 sprig curry leaf

2 finely chopped onions

3 slit green chillies

1.5 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala

Chopped coriander leaves

For the marination:

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp salt

For the masala :

1/2 cup fresh grated coconut

1/2 inch ginger piece

4 garlic cloves

1 small tomato

1 tsp saunf

Grind the above ingredients into a semi coarse paste and keep aside.

Procedure

• Marinate the cleaned prawns with the ingredients mentioned and keep for 30 mins

• In a pan heat oil, add curry leaves, slit green chillies and fry for 2-3 mins

• Add chopped onions and saute till light brown in colour

• Add the masala and fry till the raw smell disappears

• Add red chilli powder,garam masala and fry for a minute

• Add the marinated prawns, salt to taste, little water and cook till done

• Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves

• Serve hot with rice or roti.