Prawns varattiyathu/Prawns masala

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 !

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