Andhra Prawn Curry

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Ingredients

250 grams	prawns, cleaned and deveined
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 cup	onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 tablespoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 cup	coconut milk
1 handful	coriander leaves, chopped
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.
6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
7. 7 Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn pink.
8. 8 Pour in the coconut milk and bring the curry to a gentle simmer.
9. 9 Sprinkle garam masala and cook for another 5 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked and the flavors meld.
10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.