Chemmeen Ularthiyathu

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Prawn , fresh, cleaned and deveined
	2 tablespoons	Coconut oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 cup	Shallot , sliced
	2 teaspoons	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 sprigs	Curry Leaf
	3 tablespoons	Coconut , slices
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 tablespoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Black pepper powder
	1 teaspoon	Fennel Seed
	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.