Naadan Chemmeen Masala

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 Lb Shrimps deveined and cleaned, Chemmeen
• 1 cup Onion — diced
• 1 cup Tomato — finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Green chillies — finely chopped
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp Cumin powder (Jeerakam)
• 2 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• Garam masala A pinch
• Coriander leaves (for garnishing
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1/2 cup Oil
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious dish, first Heat the oil in a kadai or in a pan.

2. Step 2

   Add onions, curry leaves, green chillies and ginger-garlic paste.

3. Step 3

   When onions turn translucent, add chopped tomato.

4. Step 4

   When it becomes a little pulpy, add all the powders.

5. Step 5

   Fry well till raw smell is gone and oil separates.

6. Step 6

   Add shrimps.

7. Step 7

   Put the lid on and cook till the shrimp is done.

8. Step 8

   You can add 1 cup of water if you want. Usually, shrimps have some water in it and once it is added to the masala, the liquid will ooze out. So use water only if it is needed.

9. Step 9

   Switch off the heat once the gravy is thick and the shrimp is well done.

10. Step 10

    Garnish with coriander leaves.

11. Step 11

    Serve the Dish with rice, chappathi or appams.