Chettinad Prawn Masala

Chettinad Prawn Masala

Ingredients:-

Fresh Prawns-30 nos Onions-1 nos (finely chopped)Curry leaves-fewRed chillie powder-1 tspGaram masala powder-1/2 tspChicken masala powder-2 tsp (optional)Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

For grinding:-

Fennel seeds-3 tspGrated coconut-1 tbspTomato-1 nos (chopped)Green chillies-3 to 4 nosGinger-small piecesGarlic cloves-4 to 5 nos

Method:-Clean the Prawns and marinate with add chillies powder,turmeric powder and salt mix well keep it aside for 30 mins.

Grind all the grinding ingredients to make a fine paste and keep it aside

Saute the onions until golden color,add curry leaves.Now add the ground paste and saute well.

Once the raw flavor of the spices have worn off,add in the chilli powder,chicken masala,garam masala mix well and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the prawns and fry.Note that prawns get cooked fast and excess cooking might make them rubbery.Mix well and When prawns is cooked fry for 2 minutes.Switch of the flame.