Coconut Prawns Curry

Clean and devein the prawns. After washing them drain the water and pat them dry. Now add some Salt and ½ tsp Turmeric to the prawns and keep them to marinate while you get the gravy ready.

Heat 1 tsp oil in a Pan and add the Cumin seeds, Pepper, Garlic and Green chillies, once they start to Splutter add the Coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 7 – 8 minutes. You have to be careful as Coconut has a tendency to stick to the pan and burn quickly. Now add the Tomatoes and sauté for another 7 – 8 minutes.

Turn the heat off and add this mixture in a grinder, adding the remaining Turmeric powder, Coriander powder and Red Chilli powder. Top it up with ½ cup water and grind to a fine paste, you must ensure the paste is finely done, or the gravy would be too thick.

In the same pan add the remaining oil and the curry leaves. Once they splutter add the finely chopped Onions and saute till translucent. Now add the Coconut mixture and let it cook till the oil starts to separate.

Add 1 cup water and once it boils add the Prawns and some Salt to taste (Remember we have added some Salt earlier while marinating the prawns too, so be careful). Cook for 7 – 8 minutes till the prawns are done.

Turn the heat off and sprinkle some Lemon juice before serving the prawns with hot Rice.