Prawn Ambotik

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Ingredients list for Prawn Ambotik

• 20-24 Prawns (medium) shelled and deveined
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 cup Scraped coconut
• 8-10 Dried red chillies seeded
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 8-10 Garlic cloves
• 5 Cloves
• 2 inches Cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon Vinegar
• 3 tablespoon Oil
• 2 medium Onions finely chopped
• 4-5 Green chillies slit
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind pulp

Method

1. Marinate prawns with salt and half teaspoon turmeric powder for fifteen minutes.
2. Dry roast coriander seeds and cumin seeds till fragrant.
3. Grind coconut, roasted coriander and cumin seeds, red chillies, ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon and a little water. Add vinegar and grind to a fine paste.
4. Heat oil in a deep non stick pan, add onions and sauté till golden. Add ground masala and saute on high meat for two minutes, stirring continuously.
5. Add three cups of water and let the gravy boil. Add green chillies and remaining turmeric powder and mix. Let the gravy simmer for two to three minutes.
6. Add prawns and simmer till the prawns are almost done.
7. Add tamarind pulp and adjust salt. Mix gently and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.