Chemmeen Ularthiyathu

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Ingredients

250 grams	fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 cup	sliced shallots
2 teaspoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 sprigs	curry leaves
3 tablespoons	coconut slices
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 tablespoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	black pepper powder
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	garam masala
to taste	salt
1 tablespoon	tamarind pulp
1 tablespoon	coriander powder

Instructions

1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
2. 2 Once the mustard seeds splutter, add sliced shallots and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4 Add curry leaves and coconut slices, and fry for a minute.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, black pepper powder, fennel seeds, garam masala, and coriander powder. Sauté for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
6. 6 Add the cleaned prawns and salt to taste. Stir well to coat the prawns with the spice mixture.
7. 7 Add tamarind pulp and mix well. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the prawns are cooked through and the masala is well coated.
8. 8 Adjust salt and spices as needed. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
9. 9 Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice or appam.