Chennai Prawn Fry

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Ingredients

250 grams	fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	black pepper powder
1 tablespoon	lemon juice
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
1 medium	onion, finely sliced
2 sprigs	curry leaves
—	salt to taste
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, marinate the prawns with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add curry leaves and stir for a few seconds until aromatic.
5. 5 Add the marinated prawns to the pan and cook on medium-high heat.
6. 6 Stir occasionally and cook until the prawns turn opaque and are cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
7. 7 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.