Ingredients:
1. Fresh prawns(Large/medium) - 350 gms
2. Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
3. Sambar onion/Shallots - 10 to 12, peeled
Ginger - 1 inch piece, peeled
Garlic - 8 cloves, peeled
Green chilly - 1 or 2
4. Coconut oil - 2 tbsp (you may use any other oil too, but coconut oil adds a special flavour)
Coconut cuts/thengakothu - 3 tbsp
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Tomato - 1, chopped fine
Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp or to taste
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp or to taste(as taste of garam masalas vary from different brands)
Preparation:
1. Peel, de-vein and wash the prawns. Drain the prawns and marinate with ingredients listed as 2 for about 15-20 mins
2. Coarsely grind / crush together ingredients listed as 3 and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the coconut cuts followed by curry leaves. When the coconut cuts turn light brown, add the ground/crushed ingredients and saute for a minute. Add turmeric, chilly and coriander powders and combine well.
4. Add tomatoes and cook till mushy. Add a few tbsp of water and mix well.
5. Add the prawns and cover and cook for 5-10 mins. Open the lid and sprinkle pepper powder and garam masala. Saute for a few minutes on a high flame till the gravy thickens. You may add a tsp of coconut oil at this stage for more aroma.
Serve with hot rice. Enjoy !
Events:
The Kerala Kitchen - April 2012 hosted by me. Please rush in your entries
Spicy and yummy prawn masala.
ReplyDeleteCuisine Delights
My Event-SPOTLIGHT:"HEALTHY BREAKFAST IDEAS" .
Nice and spicy prawn curry..I love prawns.
ReplyDeletevery nice n tasty.
ReplyDeletetoo good ramya... love the presentation as well
ReplyDeleteOmg, simply drooling over that platter, makes me hungry..
ReplyDeleteYummy n delicious prawn masala...
ReplyDeleteyummy and delicious prawn masala.My all time fav prawn.
ReplyDeleteDelicious hot n spicy masala..lovely !
ReplyDeleteJoin me in the ONGOING EVENT- "Mint & Coriander seeds" (EP Series-Apr)
ERIVUM PULIYUM
hi ramya, glad i came here. your prawns look delicious. yummy with rice
ReplyDeleteWow yummy prawns ...
ReplyDeleteYummy prawn masala n lovely presentation.
ReplyDeleteI love prawns. This curry looks beautifully red and spicy!
ReplyDeleteNice spicy and super curry !!!!
ReplyDeletedelicious looking shrimp dish wonderfully done
ReplyDeletewow... prawn curry looks fantastic.... delicious!
ReplyDeleteMy first blog event: Guest Quest
I do have a soft spot for prawns. This masala looks wonderful!
ReplyDeletei would like to know the ingredients for home made garam masala for this particular dish.
ReplyDeletei would lie to know the ingredients for home made garam masala for this particular dish.
ReplyDelete