Prawns Pepper Fry

Ingredients

• 20-25 prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 4-5 teaspoons coarsely crushed black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons oil    
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 12-14 curry leaves
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1½ tablespoons coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander leaves
• 4 teaspoons tamarind pulp
• 3 tablespoons scraped fresh coconut  

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick shallow pan, add onion, ginger, garlic and curry leaves. Sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder, mix well.
3. Add prawns and salt. Toss well and add coarsely crushed black peppercorns. Add 1 tablespoon chopped coriander and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add tamarind pulp and coconut. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Take it off the heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
5. Serve hot.