Varutharacha chemmeen curry(prawn) curry

Ingredients:

 Prawns(Chemmeen) - 1/2 lb
Grated coconut - 2 cups
Fenugreek seeds(Uluva) - 1/2 tsp
Shallots(Kunjulli) - 1 cup
(cut lengthwise)
Ginger(smashed) - A small piece
Green chillies - 4 - 5 nos
Curry leaves - 1 stem
Coriander powder - 2 tbsp
Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Tamarind(Puli) juice - As reqd
Coconut oil
Salt - As reqd

Method of preparations:

1)Clean, devein the prawns and keep aside.
2)Heat oil in a pan.
3)Add grated coconut, curry leaves and two shallots.
4)Stir well before it turns brown.

5)Add coriander powder, chilly powder and turmeric powder and stir well.
6)Grind them together into a fine paste.
7)Heat up a deep bottomed vessel.
8)Fry some finely sliced shallots.

9)Add prawns along with shallots, ginger, curry leaves and a tsp of oil.
10)Add the ground paste, tamariind juice and salt with enough water to cook.

11)Cook, until the prawns are done.

12)  Serve hot with rice.