Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp – oil (30 ml)
• 12 Curry leaves
• 2 green chillies, slit lengthwise
• For the prawns:
• 500 g – Prawns
• For the marinade:
• 1/2 tsp – salt (or to taste)
• 2 tsp – Tamarind paste
• 1 tsp – Jeera powder (cumin seed powder)
• 1 tsp – coriander powder
• 1.25 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp – Ginger paste

Method:

1. Wash, clean and devein prawns. Drain out water thoroughly and wipe prawns with a kitchen towel.
2. Then mix with marinade ingredients and keep aside for one hour.
3. In a frying pan, heat oil. Fry curry leaves and slit green chillies till fragrant on a low to medium heat.
4. Add marinated prawns. Do not add extra water. Mix well, cover with a tight lid and cook on a low to medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until gravy thickens. Serve with rice.
5. Recipe Courtesy: Niya’s World

Recipe courtesy of Niya