Chemmen Roast
INGREDIENTS:
- Prawns – 1/4 kg
- Onion sliced– 2 nos
- Tomato sliced - 1 no
- Garlic and ginger paste - 11/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Chilly powder - 1 tsp
- Vinegar - 1 tsp
- Oil – 3 tbsp
- Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
- Green chilly - 2 nos
- Curry leaves- few
- Salt - As reqd
- Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
- Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
METHOD:
- Clean and devein the prawns and marinate with half of chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and vinegar and keep aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat half of the oil in a pan and fry the prawns turning once half way through till both sides are browned, this will take about 5 minutes.
- Remove the prawns from the pan and keep aside.
- Add the rest of the oil to the pan and add mustard seeds.
- When the seeds start to splutter, add onions & curry leaves and saute till soft.
- Add the tomatoes pieces and saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add coriander powder, chili powder and turmeric powder and mix well.
- Saute for 3 minutes.
- Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
- Then add pepper powder and garam masala and cook till the ingredients are well blended and the spices are cooked through.
- Add the fried prawns and 1/4 cup hot water and mix well.
- When it starts to boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or chappathi.
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