Virudhunagar Prawn masala

Ingredients

Prawns cleaned 500 gms

Onion chopped 1 cup

Green chilli 2

Chilli powder 2 tsp

Pepper powder 2 tsp

Coriander powder 3 tsp

Tamarind extract 1 tsp

Roasted bengal gram powder 3 tsp

Turmeric powder 1 tsp

Curry leaf 1 sprig

Oil and salt as required

Preparation

1.     In a pan add a cup of water.

2.     To it add prawns and ½ tsp turmeric powder.allo it to cook for 5-7 minutes

3.     Drain the water and keep aside the prawns

4.     In a pan add oil,curry leaves,onions,slit green chilli and cooked prawns.saute well

5.     Add chilli powder, ½ tsp of turmeric powder, pepper powder,coriander powder,tamarind extract and salt.toss well

6.     Finally add the roasted bengal gram powder and mix well

Serve with rotis or parathas