CHETTINAD YERA THOKKU

Preparation time   :  20 min

Cooking time         : 15 min

Serves                   : 4

INGREDIENTS

·         500 grams prawn

·         2  medium tomatoes

·         2 teaspoons vinegar

·         5 curry leaves

·         4 cloves garlic, ground

·         2.5 cms  ginger, ground

·         oil as needed

·         salt to taste

Grind

·         2 tsp. chilli powder

·         2 tsp. turmeric powder

·         2 tbsps coriander powder

·         ½  coconut, grated

·         1 medium onion

·         1 tsp. mustard seeds

METHOD OF PREPARATION

·         Shell and devein prawns. Heat 2 tbsps oil and fry the curry leaves. Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for 1 min.

·         Add the ground masala and continue to fry for a wile or till the masala leaves the sides of the pan.

·         Add the prawns and chopped tomatoes. Simmer till prawns are tender.

·         Add the vinegar and salt to taste. Mix well. Remove from the fire and serve hot.