Prawn Curry

 

Ingredients

1. 1/2 kg of prawns 
2. 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
3. 1 tbsp of lemon or tamarind juice
4. 1 medium of finely sliced onions
5. 2 tbsp finely minced ginger
6. 2 tbsp finely minced garlic
7. Some curry leaves  and tumeric leaves
8. Oil to saute 
9. Pinch of salt
   
10. 3 cups of coconut milk. Approximate measure of the santan that was mixed with water (all in all you would have a ratio of 1 cup of santan equals to 1 1/2 water)

Preparation Procedures:

1. Wash and clean the prawns. Add a pinch of turmeric powder and soak the prawns for 5 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. In a pan, pour a little bit of oil to saute onion
3. Add curry leaves, ginger and garlic and saute for a few more minutes.
4. Once the onions become translucent. Saute for around 2 minutes
5. Add santan milk and lemon or tamarind juice
6. Reduce heat to medium and add the marinated prawns. Cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes.
7. Switch off the stove and cover the pan.