Chennai Prawn Fry

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Prawn , fresh, 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 Leaf
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , 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.