Drumstick – Dry Prawns Theeyal (Muringakka – Unakka Konj Theeyal)

Ingredients for Drumstick – Dry Prawns Theeyal (Muringakka – Unakka Konj Theeyal):

1. Coconut oil – As needed
2. Shallots chopped – ½ cup
   Drumstick – 10-15, cut into pieces
   Curry leaves – A little
3. Coconut grated – 1 cup
4. Dry prawns cleaned – ½ cup
5. Turmeric powder – ¼ small spoon
   Chilli powder – 2 small spoons
   Coriander powder – 1 small spoon
6. Tamarind – Gooseberry-sized, soaked for half an hour, and squeezed
7.  Salt – As needed

How to prepare Drumstick – Dry Prawns Theeyal (Muringakka – Unakka Konj Theeyal)?

1. Heat oil in a vessel and sauté ingredients no: 2.
2. When shallots are sauteed well, turn off the flame and close the lid.
3. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the coconut.
4. When the water content is fully gone, add dry prawns and mix well.
5. When the coconut is fried well, add ingredients no: 5 and turn off the flame.
6. Allow it to cool completely, and then grind to a smooth paste.
7.  Add coconut-prawn paste to the drumstick.
8. Also add salt and tamarind water.
9. Cook the contents till the gravy thickens.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine March 19 – April 1, 2022

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