Prawns Curry Kerala Style

Ingredients:

1. Prawns – 250 gms, peeled   

2. Ginger & garlic – 1 tbsp each, crushed   

3. Chili powder – 1/2 – 1 tbsp, Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp, Coriander powder – 1/2 tbsp

Garam masala – 1/2 – 1 tsp (optional, refer notes)   

4. Kokum(kudam puli) – 2-3 small pieces soaked in water for around 10 minutes   

5. Thengakothu (tiny coconut pieces) – 1/4 cup (you can add more if you like)   

6. Onions – 2, sliced finely, Small onion – 5, sliced thinly   

7. Salt   

8. Curry leaves   

9. Coconut oil   

Method:

• Wash and clean the prawns. Add half of the ginger & garlic, chili (half of it) & turmeric powder, kokum, thengakothu, salt & curry leaves. Mix well using your hands. 
• Add water and cook till it is done, make sure that prawns are not over cooked. Drain the excess water.
• Heat oil in a pan and add finely sliced small onion and fry till it becomes golden brown. 
• Add remaining ginger & garlic, curry leaves & onion. Saute till the onion becomes light brown. 
• Add the remaining chili powder, coriander powder & garam masala (if using) and fry till the raw smell goes and oil starts appearing. 
• Add cooked prawns & salt (since prawns is already cooked with salt, adjust the salt for the gravy accordingly). 
• Mix well and add 2-3 tbsp of  water. Cook it till the water is dried and  prawns are well coated with masala. (around 10-12minutes on low flame, by stirring it in between)
• Serve with rice or roti

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