Konchu Pollichathu ( Prawns )

Ingredients

• 250 gms Cleaned prawns (measured after cleaning)
• 1/2 cup Whole Small / Pearl onion
• 2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
• 5-6 pieces Garlic
• 1 medium piece Ginger
• A pinch Mustard & Fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 1 big Tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Coconut bits (thengakothu)
• Coconut oil
• Curry leaves
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Grind together small onion,ginger, garlic, chilli, pepper and turmeric powder, mustard and fenugreek seeds with 1-2 tbsp water to a fine paste. Heat oil in a pan & saute the onion. Add the ground masala. Once oil starts appearing add chopped tomatoes, curry leaves and salt. After 5 minutes add prawns & coconut bits, mix well. Add water & cook.Cook till the prawns are done and covered in masala. Remove from fire.Serve hot with rice or roti. Garnish with curry leaves.