Chemmeen Ularthiyathu

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 500 g Prawns small or medium sized, Chemmeen
• 2 nos Onions thinly sliced, big
• 1 nos Tomato — finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 11/2 tbsp Red chilly powder
• 5 nos Green chillies — cut into half lengthwise & deseeded
• 1 Stem Curry leaves
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious Chemmeen Ularthiyathu, first remove shell and tail of prawns, Wash well and strain.

2. Step 2

   Cook prawns along with some salt in very little water, till the colour of the prawns changes into reddish pink. Give it a stir now and then. (Approx. 6-8 minutes).

3. Step 3

   Do not overcook the prawns, since overcooking will make the prawns hard.

4. Step 4

   Heat 3 - 4 tbsp of oil in a pan.

5. Step 5

   Cook chopped onions, till lightly browned.

6. Step 6

   Add turmeric powder and give it a good stir.

7. Step 7

   Add chilly powder and stir on a low flame for less than a minute.

8. Step 8

   Add chopped tomatoes and cook on medium heat, till it becomes thick gravy like and separates from oil.

9. Step 9

   Add curry leaves and prawns along with the remaining water of the cooked prawns, if any.

10. Step 10

    If no water is left, add 1 - 2 tbsp of water.

11. Step 11

    Stir for a few minutes, till the gravy becomes thick.

12. Step 12

    Add the green chillies.

13. Step 13

    Add more salt, if necessary.

14. Step 14

    Serve the Dish hot with rice.