Just serve this prawns curry with plain rice to a seafood lover, and be assured that s/he will thank you profusely!Ingredients
2 cups prawns/Shrimp
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt
Roast in oil till soft
*1/2 onion
**7 byadgi chilies, roast till it changes to a shade darker
Grind to a fine paste
1 cup fresh coconut, grated
7 peppercorn
1 tbsp coriander seeds
*roasted onion from above
**roasted chilies from above
2 tsp tamarind pulp
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Tempering
2 tsp oil
remaining 1/2 onion, chopped
Method
1. Clean, rinse prawns/shrimp. Marinate with salt and turmeric powder. Cover and refrigerate till ready to use.
2. Grind masala to a very smooth paste.
3. Heat oil - preferably coconut oil - in a saucepan. Add remaining 1/2 onion. Saute till onion is soft.
4. Now add marinated shrimp. Stir fry for a minute.
5. Add ground masala and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to boil.
6. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot with plain rice.
Note -
1. For the authentic flavor, coconut oil can be used.
2. Many Goan cooks prefer to use a piece of "haLkunda" or dried turmeric root.
