Malabar Prawn Curry

Ingredients

  • 500g prawns
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 2 small onions, sliced onions
  • 1 tsp ginger, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 2 whole red chilli
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tbsp tamarind extract
  • 1 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Salt, to taste

Ingredients for tadka

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 6 curry leaves
  • 2 whole red chilli

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds & curry leaves and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the sliced onions and sauté till they brown. Then, add the ginger, garlic, green chillies, whole red chilli and sauté.
  • Now add all the powdered spices. Sauté for 10-15 seconds. Then add the water and sauté again for 1 minute.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, tamarind extract and cover with a lid. Cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
  • Add coconut milk and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the prawns and cover. Cook for 4-6 minutes till it’s cooked on a low flame.
  • In a separate pan, make the tadka. Heat the ghee, add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and chilli. Pour on top of the curry.
  • Switch off the flame, garnish with dried red chillis or curry leaves.