Malvani Prawn curry

Very simple and quick prawn curry

10-12 shelled prawns

1/2 cup Coconut scrapings

Haldi

Chilli pwd

4-5 pepper corns

Tamarind paste

Small onion

Coconut oil

Method

1) De-shell the prawns and make sure to remove the black thread running through it. Add salt, haldi and chilli pwd to marinate.

2) Take a small part of the onion (if you take a big portion of onion the curry will smell of onion), coconut scrapings, tamarind paste, pepper corns, chilli pwd and a little haldi in a mixer and make a smooth paste. Dilute it with water to extend u want the curry consistency.

3) Now in a vessel take 2-3 tbsp coconut oil, add the remaining onion which is cut in small pieces and fry. Add the prawns and cook them properly. Prawns cook very fast and turn white. Add the coconut paste to the vessel. Allow to cook for a min and add salt.

4) Taste the curry for the spice. Add tamarind paste, chilli pwd or salt as/if required. When the curry come to a boil remove it and it is ready to serve.

Dont put big prawns in the curry. If the prawns are big make small pieces of 1 inch length.