Karaikal yera varthudu Ingredients

Serves 4-5

Cooking time 15mins

Ingredients:

Prawns- cleaned and deveined- 2 cups

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Ginger -crushed- 1 tsp

Garlic crushed- 1 tsp

Shallots -sliced- 1/2 cup

Coconut pieces-1/4 cup

Green chilies -cut vertically- 1 or 2  nos( optional)

Fenugreek seeds powder-1 pinch

Fennel seeds ¼ cup

¼ cup mixed masalas –cinnamon, clove, star anise, fennelseeds, cumin, badi elachi ,clove, pepper all roasted and powdered.

1 sprig curry leaves

Cococnut oil- as required

For marination

Red  chili powder- 2 tsp

Black pepper powder-1 tsp ( or to taste)

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Coriander powder-1 tsp

1 tsp fresh garam masala powder.

Salt to taste

Method

1)  Combine prawns with  all the ingredients for marination and keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.

2)  Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Now add ginger,garlic,shallots and coconut pieces. Sauté for 1 or 2 minutes.

3)  Now add green chillies and fenugreek powder. Mix well for few seconds.

4)  Add the marinated prawns and curry leaves. Add more salt if required. Cover and cook over medium low heat, just until done.

5)  Add more curry leaves, if desired.

Note: Do not overcook prawns.

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