Kerala Simple Prawn Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 cup Prawns cleaned and deveined
• 4 nos Green chillies/Peppers — deseeded
• 1 nos Onion medium& sliced into thin pieces
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 6 nos Garlic pods
• 10 nos Dried red chillies/peppers
• 4 nos Peppercorns
• 1/2" piece Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp Tamarind pulp (Puli)
• 2 cup Water
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Mix the prawns with salt, green chillies and onions and marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Put all the spices in the mixer and grind with coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water.

3. Step 3

   Strain though a sieve.

4. Step 4

   Pour it in a deep pan and heat it on medium heat along with 2 cups water.

5. Step 5

   Cook till the quantity is reduced by half.

6. Step 6

   Add prawns with marinade and the tamarind pulp. Stir-Let it cook for 10 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Serve while still hot with plain steamed or boiled rice.