Fresh Prawns Fry

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

• 1/2 kg Fresh prawns
• 2 tsp Chilly powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 small Kokam
• Oil for deep fry

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Peel and devein the prawns. Wash thoroughly and dry.

2. Step 2

   In a bowl, marinate the prawns with chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt and keep 5-10 minutes.

3. Step 3

   For fry in hot oiling, maintain the temperature at medium high, else the outside of the prawns will get cooked faster, while the inside of the prawns will remain uncooked and raw.

4. Step 4

   Add the marinated prawns into the hot oil in batches. Fry till it goes golden brown on both the sides. Remove the same in a plate.

5. Step 5

   Fry the pepper and cumin together in a pan.

6. Step 6

   Grind them together to a fine powder.

7. Step 7

   In the hot oil, let the mustard seeds crackle. cook chopped onions and curry leaves till it turns soft and golden colour.

8. Step 8

   Add some chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin - pepper powder & salt and cook, stirring often, for a few minutes.

9. Step 9

   Add the fried prawns and Stir everything together thoroughly.