Prawns Vazhakka Roast

Ingredients

• 250 gms Prawns (measured after cleaning)
• 1 small Pacha Kaya (raw banana) (cubed)
• 15 sliced Small / Pearl onion
• 1/2 - 1 tsp, each Chopped ginger & garlic
• 1 tbsp, each Crushed ginger & garlic
• 1 medium - big Tomato (sliced)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2.5 - 3 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 2 big Kudam puli (kokum) (soaked in 2 tbsp hot water for 10-15 mins)
• 1/2 cup Medium-thick coconut milk
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• A pinch Fenugreek seeds (4-5)
• Salt
• 1/2 - 1 tbsp Coconut oil
• Curry leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard and fenugreek seeds. Add chopped ginger & garlic. Cook for 1-2 mins. Add sliced pearl onions and cook till it browns.

2. 2

   Add crushed ginger & garlic, cook for 3-4 mins.

3. 3

   Add spice powders (turmeric, chilli, and coriander). Cook for 2-3 mins or till the raw smell goes. Check out Prawns Pollichathu

4. 4

   Add sliced tomato and salt. Cook till tomato becomes soft.

5. 5

   Add cubed raw banana, kokum along with the soaked water and 1/2 - 3/4 cup water. Bring to boil. Reduce flame. Cook till raw banana is cooked and water is dried. Check out Prawns Biryani

6. 6

   Add cleaned prawns, curry leaves and coconut milk. Cook till the prawns are done and the gravy is dried and the prawns and banana are coated well with the masala.

7. 7

   Check to season and let the curry rest for 10-15 mins, before serving.