Prawns Masala Fry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 25 nos Tiger/Medium Prawns Chemmeen
• 1/2 tbsp Aniseeds (Perinjeerakam)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 11/2 tsp Chilly powder
• Salt, to taste
• 5 nos Small onions
• 10 sprig Curry leaves approx. one handful
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean the prawns.

2. Step 2

   Grind together aniseeds, cumin seeds, coconut, chilly powder, salt and small onions, adding little water to a paste.

3. Step 3

   Marinate the prawns with the above paste and refrigerate it for an hour.

4. Step 4

   Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Add 4 - 5 sprigs of curry leaves.

5. Step 5

   Add the marinated prawns to the pan and stir it continuously to avoid getting it burnt at the bottom of the pan.

6. Step 6

   Flip the prawns when one side is brown and done.

7. Step 7

   Add more curry leaves and stir it regularly, till the prawns are covered with the masala.

8. Step 8

   Serve Prawns Masala Fry with white rice. :- The more the curry leaves, the better the dish will taste.