Chettinad Prawn Masala

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Prawn , cleaned and deveined
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1	Onion , finely chopped
	2	Tomato , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Fennel Seed
	1 teaspoon	Black Pepper , to taste
	2	Clove
	1	Cinnamon stick
	2	Cardamom , green
	1 sprig	Curry Leaf
	1 tablespoon	Coconut , grated
	Salt	To taste
	Fresh	Cilantro , 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.