Zucchini - Unakka Chemmeen ( Dried Prawns ) Thoran

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini / courgette ( about 2 cups)

1/2 cup cleaned dried prawns / unakka chemmeen

1/2 cup grated coconut

2 shallots

3/4-1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 dried red chillies

2 green chillies, chopped

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

salt to taste

1 tbsp oil

Preparation:

1. Peel and chop zucchini into small pieces.
2. In a pan, add cleaned dried prawns and dry roast it for few minutes and keep it aside.
3. Crush together grated coconut, shallots, chilli powder and turmeric powder and keep it aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
5. Add crushed garlic, dry red chillies, chopped green chillies and curry leaves and saute.
6. Add crushed coconut mixture and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
7. Then add chopped zucchini, dried prawns and salt and mix well.
8. Cover and cook on low flame for about 8-10 minutes till done, stirring occasionally.
9. Remove from flame and serve hot with rice...