Prawns(Shrimp)in Coconut Gravy

A delicious Kerala style preperation of prawn.Medium or Small sized prawns work well for this recipe.This recipe is also called Prawn Pappas when the gound coconut is replaced by coconut milk.Prawn or Shrimp(as Americans refer to it) is a good nutrient-rich , low calorie seafood which is also low in mercury levels. So include more in your diet and enjoy this recipe with rice.

2 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
4 green chillies slit
1 small onion thinly sliced
1 large clove of garlic minced
1 inch piece ginger minced
1 sprig curry leaves
1 1/2 tbsp coriander power
1/2 tsp mild chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric power
1/2 lb shrimp cleaned
2-3 pieces kokum or fish tamarind
1/2 cup shredded coconut

salt to taste

1. Soak coriander and chilli powder in a little water.



2. Soak the fish tamarind in 1/2 cup warm water.



3. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard and fenugreek seeds.Then add the green chillies and stir for a few seconds.



4. Then add onions , garlic ,ginger and curry leaves. Saute till onions are browned. Then add the turmeric and the soaked masala.



5. Saute the masala well till oil sperates ,3-4 minutes on low fire.



6. When the masala is well sauted , add the fish tamarind with the water and let it boil. Then add the shrimp and salt.Cover and cook tillshrimp is well cooked.



7. Grind the coconut into a very smooth paste and add to the curry .Bring to a boil and shut off the flame immediately.

NOTES :

*Use kokum and chillies according to taste.