Prawn Masala

You will need:

Prawn/Shrimp-200 gm-clean and de-veined
You could use raw or precooked shrimp.
Note: If you are using precooked shrimp make sure you reduce the cooking time of the shrimp to 7 mins.Do not over cook as this can harden the texture of the shrimp.
For raw shrimp -cooking time- 12 mins.
Check-The shrimp should taste soft and not hard like rubber

1/4 Cup-Coconut powder
1 & 1/2 Tbsp-khuskhus
Dry roast the coconut pdr & khuskhus in a non stick saucepan and make a fine powder using a spice grinder or mixer

Marinate the prawn in :
1/4 tsp-Haldi,
1/4 tsp Red chilly powder
salt -1/4 tsp
and 1tsp and ginger and garlic paste

For the curry preparation you will need:

Onions/Shallots-1/2 Cup
Gr.chillies-4
Red chilly Powder-1tsp
Coriander powder- 1tbsp
Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
Curry leaves-3
Coriander leaves-2 strings
Oil-2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds-1/4 tsp
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Tamarind pulp -1tsp (concentrate)
Method:
Heat oil in a non stick pan,add the mustard seeds,once they begin to crackle add cumin seeds,curry leaves,ginger garlic paste and turmeric.
Add the chopped onions,gr chillies and fry well.
Add coriander powder and red chilly powder.Add little water to avoid the masala from burning.
Add the coco& khuskhus powder and the marinated prawn.Add little water and allow the prawn to cook.Add salt.Then add the tamarind pulp.
Cook the prawns for 7 mins.When oil begins to separate turn off the gas.Make sure you cook it on a low flame or heat.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve with hot basmati rice or chapatis