Prawns in green masala

Prawns in green masala

Prawns - 500 gm

Onion - 1 large, chopped

Tomatoes - 2, finely chopped or pureed

Lime juice - 1 tbsp

Corriander leaves - 1 bunch

Pudina -  3-4 strands

Green chillies - 5-6

Grated coconut - 1/2 cup

Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Ginger - 1"

Garlic - 1 large pod

Jeera powder - 1/2 tsp

Dhania powder  - 1 tbsp

Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Garam masala powder - 1 tsp

Salt

Oil

Clean and wash prawns. Drain water completely. Marinate with salt, turmeric and lime juice.

Make paste of coconut,  coriander leaves, pudina, green chillies, ginger and garlic. 

Heat oil in kadai. Fry the chopped onions till brown. Add the dry masalas and saute. Add the green masala and saute till cooked. Add tomatoes and salt and let it cook. Now add the marinated prawns and saute for some time. Add 1-2 cups of water. Cook on slow fire for 5-10 minutes. Prawn curry is ready. Serve with Roti, Neer Dosa or Rice.