Prawns with Potato Masala

10-12 shelled prawns marinated with salt, turmeric pwd and chilli pwd

1 medium potato cut in squares

1 small onion

Pinch of turmeric pwd

3-4 pepper corns

1/2 tsp chilli pwd

Coconut scrappings

Tamarind paste

Salt

Method

1) Put the diced onion, potatoes and prawns in a shallow pan. Put a little water and allow it to cook on low heat.

2) Grind the coconut scrappings, tamarind paste, turmeric, pepper corns and chilli pwd to a coarse paste.

The consistency of this curry can be varied as required.

3) Check whether the prawns and potatoes have cooked well. Once they are cooked put the coconut paste in the pan and bring it to a boil. Taste and put salt as required.

Prawns masala with potatoes is ready. Can be eaten with rice as curry or as a side dish.