Andhra Style Prawn Fry

Ingredients:

500 gm. Prawns, cleaned and de-veined

2- Onions, finely sliced

3- Garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp. Ginger - Green chili paste

1 ½ tsp. Red chili powder

¼ tsp. Turmeric powder

1 tsp. Coriander powder

½ tsp. Saunf powder

2 tbsp. Coconut, grated

½ tsp. Garam masala powder

1 tbsp. Lemon juice

Salt to taste

12-15 Curry leaves

2 tbsp. Oil

Method:

1. Marinate the prawns in ginger green chili paste, 1 tsp. red chili powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice and salt for 10 minutes.

2. Add 1/4 cup of water to the marinated prawns and bring to a boil, reduce to medium flame cook for 6-8 minutes. Turn off heat and drain the excess water.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and saute for half a minute.  

4. Add sliced onions and curry leaves and saute till the onions turn a light brown in color.

5. Add the cooked prawns, ½ tsp. chili powder, saunf powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder and stir fry for 3 minutes.

6.  Add the grated coconut and saute for 3 minutes.  

7. Serve hot with rice and sambar.