Chettinad Prawn Masala

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Ingredients

250 grams	prawns, cleaned and deveined
2 tablespoons	oil
1	onion, finely chopped
2	tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	peppercorns
2	cloves
1	cinnamon stick
2	green cardamoms
1 sprig	curry leaves
1 tablespoon	coconut, grated
Salt	to taste
Fresh	coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast fennel seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamoms until fragrant, then grind to a fine powder.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
3. 3 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
5. 5 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and the ground spice mix.
6. 6 Add the prawns and stir well to coat them with the masala.
7. 7 Add salt and cook the prawns until they are just done.
8. 8 Add the grated coconut and curry leaves, and cook for another 2 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.