Saraswat Prawn Curry

Ingredients list for Saraswat Prawn Curry

• 20 Prawn (small) , shelled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons Oil
• 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• For masala
• 1/2 Coconut, grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Coriander seeds
• 10-15 Black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Onion , chopped
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Grind together the grated coconut, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, chopped onion, tamarind paste, red chilli powder and salt into a smooth masala.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onion, salt and turmeric powder.
3. Mix well and cook on medium heat until onion turns light brown.
4. Add prawns, ground masala and sufficient water to get a curry consistency. Stir to mix and cook for two minutes.
5. Dissolve the atta in a little water and add to the prawns. Mix well, adjust the salt and add red chilli powder.
6. Mix again and cook for anothet two minutes.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice or phulkas.