Monday, September 30, 2013

Crispy Prawns Fry


Like the name suggests this next dish is a real easy one. It just involves fried prawns, topped with some crispy onions and green chillies. This one serves as an ideal side with your main course.

Ingredients
  • ½ kg Prawns cleaned and deveined
  • 1 tsp. Ginger Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. Garlic crushed
  • ½ cup Shallots/cheriya ulli finely chopped
  • 1 onion medium julienned
  • 3-5 Green chilies splits
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp.  chili powder
  • 1 tsp. Black pepper powder
  • ½ tsp. Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. Coriander powder
  • ½ tsp. Garam masala powder
  • 1-2 tbsp. coconut oil
  • Salt to taste


Combine prawns with chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Keep aside for marinating for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Heat the oil in a pan and onions and 2 green chillies and sauté them until golden brown. Set aside. Into the same pan, add shallots, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and the rest green chillies and sauté until cooked. Add the marinated prawns. At this stage you can add 1 more sprig of curry leaves. Add salt, if required. Cover and cook on a low flame until prawns are done. Now garnish with fried onions and green chillies.



Serve hot. 

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