Prawns Ularth (Naadan Chemmeen Ularth)

Ingredients for Prawns Ularth (Naadan Chemmeen Ularth):

1. Cleaned prawns – ½ kg

2. Chilli powder – 1 small spoon

    Coriander powder – 1 small spoon

    Pepper powder – A pinch

    Onions chopped fine – 1.5 big spoons

    Ginger chopped fine – 1 small spoon

    Garlic (small sized) – 20 cloves

    Pot tamarind – 3 or 4

    Curry leaves – A little

    Salt – For taste

    Coconut pieces, chopped into ¼ inch rectangular pieces – ¼ cup

3. Coconut oil – 1 big spoon

4. Mustard – 1 small spoon

5. Onions sliced lengthwise – ¼ cup

6. Curry leaves – A little

How to prepare Prawns Ularth (Naadan Chemmeen Ularth)?

1. Mix cleaned prawns with ingredients no: 2 adding sufficient water. But never overcook prawns.

2. When water content is fully absorbed and masala coats prawns, put off the flame.

3. Heat oil and sputter mustard.

4. Sauté sliced onions till they turn crispy.

5. Add curry leaves, followed by cooked prawns along with masala.

6. Keep sauting for a few moments till prawn masala turns dry.

7. Serve hot.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine July 1-14, 2012

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