1. | In a pan, heat 1 tbsp/15 ml coconut oil on medium heat about 2 minutes. Roast together coconut, ginger, garlic, half of shallots, red chillies, cumin and coriander seeds, 1 sprig curry leaves till coconut turns golden brown. Remove from heat. Allow to cool. Grind into a paste adding water (½ cup/120 ml), a little at a time. |
1. | In a pan, heat 1 tbsp/15 ml coconut oil on medium heat about 2 minutes. Roast together coconut, ginger, garlic, half of shallots, red chillies, cumin and coriander seeds, 1 sprig curry leaves till coconut turns golden brown. Remove from heat. Allow to cool. Grind into a paste adding water (½ cup/120 ml), a little at a time. |
2. | Heat remaining oil (3 tbsp/45 ml) in the 3L SS TP Handi on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add mustard seeds, when crackling, add remaining curry leaves (1 sprig) and remaining shallots (100 g) and fry till golden brown. Add ground paste and turmeric. Stir fry till oil shows separately (about 5 minutes). |
2. | Heat remaining oil (3 tbsp/45 ml) in the 3L SS TP Handi on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add mustard seeds, when crackling, add remaining curry leaves (1 sprig) and remaining shallots (100 g) and fry till golden brown. Add ground paste and turmeric. Stir fry till oil shows separately (about 5 minutes). |
3. | Add tomatoes, green chillies and salt. Stir fry till oil shows separately (about 8 minutes). |
3. | Add tomatoes, green chillies and salt. Stir fry till oil shows separately (about 8 minutes). |
4. | Add tamarind pulp and remaining water (1 cup). Stir. Bring to boil. Add prawns. Stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. |
4. | Add tamarind pulp and remaining water (1 cup). Stir. Bring to boil. Add prawns. Stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. |
5. | Cover and simmer till prawns are tender, stirring occasionally (about 25 minutes*). Serve hot. * Small prawns take about 15 minutes to cook. |
5. | Cover and simmer till prawns are tender, stirring occasionally (about 25 minutes*). Serve hot. * Small prawns take about 15 minutes to cook. |