Chemmeen Manga Curry

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Ingredients

250 grams	fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined
1 cup	raw mango, peeled and diced
1 cup	coconut milk
1 tablespoon	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
2	green chilies, slit
1	medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon	ginger, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 tablespoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 sprig	curry leaves
—	salt to taste
—	water as needed

Instructions

1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add fenugreek seeds.
2. 2 Add sliced onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
3. 3 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Stir well to combine the spices.
4. 4 Add the diced raw mango and mix well with the spices.
5. 5 Pour in the coconut milk and add salt to taste. Add a little water if the curry is too thick.
6. 6 Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and add the prawns.
7. 7 Cook until the prawns are done and the mango is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
8. 8 Add curry leaves for aroma and remove from heat.
9. 9 Serve hot with steamed rice or appam.