Prawns Masala in Coconut milk

1/2 kg prawns, cleaned and deveined

6 tsp oil

2 onions finely chopped

2 slit green chillies

2 tsp ginger garlic paste

curry leaves

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

2 tomatoes finely chopped

1/2 capsicum cut into cubes

1/2 cup fresh coconut milk

Chopped coriander leaves

For the marination

2 Tblsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp coriander and cumin powder

Salt to taste

1 tsp vinegar/tamarind pulp

Marinate the cleaned prawns with the above ingredients and keep refrigerated for 30 mins

Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onions, curry leaves and saute for 5 mins or till they turn translucent
Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and fry till they become mushy
Add garam masala, turmeric powder and fry till oil separates
Now add the marinated prawns, Capsicum cubes, 1/2 cup water, salt if required, and mix well
Cook till prawns are done, add coconut milk and give a quick boil
Turn off the flame, garnish with chopped coriander leaves serve hot with rice, dosa or idiyappam

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