Chemmeen Aanam / Prawn Malabar Style Curry

Ingredients:

1/2 kg prawns / chemmeen, cleaned

1 1/2 cup grated coconut

1 tsp fennel seeds

6 shallots, sliced

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

2 sprig curry leaves

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp chilli powder

1 tsp ginger, sliced

1 onion, sliced

4-5 green chillies, slit

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

salt to taste

2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

2 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan and add grated coconut, fennel seeds, sliced shallots, few curry leaves and turmeric powder and roast well at low flame till light brown.
2. Switch off the flame and add coriander powder and chilli powder and mix well.
3. Allow to cool and then grind to a smooth paste adding enough water and keep it aside.
4. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan / clay pot and add sliced ginger, onion , green chillies, curry leaves and salt and saute well.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and saute well till soft.
6. Add cleaned prawns and mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Then add ground coconut paste and enough water, mix well and allow it to boil well for 4-5 minutes. Adjust the salt.
8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and remove from flame.. Serve hot with pathiri, neer dosa etc...