Easy Konchu Masala
Fresh prawn cooked the Kerala way — with coconut, curry leaves, and a tartness that comes from kudampuli or tamarind. Coastal Kerala cooking at its simplest and best.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 Lb Prawns deveined and cleaned, medium
- 3 nos Onion sliced thinly, medium
- 4 nos Tomatoes chopped, medium
- Green chillies, to taste
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 3/4 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic paste
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- Salt, to taste
- Oil around 4 tbsp
Preparation
Step 1
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil or a kadai.
Step 2
Fry the onions until just brown.
Step 3
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. Fry for a minute.
Step 4
Add the chopped tomatoes and all the masala powders except garam masala and salt.
Step 5
Add salt, Stir everything together thoroughly and cook till the oil separates from the mixture.
Step 6
Add the prawns and cook till its cooked.
Step 7
Get care to see that prawns are not over cooked. It will get cooked in less than 7 minutes.
Step 8
Add garam masala powder and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 9
Take it off the heat.
Step 10
Serve while still hot.
Step 11
You can adjust the dryness of the gravy before adding the prawns. Cook the tomatoes till dry if you dont want the gravy. For a milder curry, add coconut milk when prawns are cooked and repeat the remaining steps.
Tip
A clay pot gives fish curry a distinctive taste that metal pans cannot replicate. If you have a manchatti, use it.
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