Prawn Kuzhambu - South Indian Prawn Kuzhambu Recipe :

South Indian Prawn Kuzhambu.....

Prep Time : 30 Mins

Prawn Kuzhambu - South Indian Prawn Kuzhambu

Cooking Time : 30 - 40 Mins 

Cuisine : South Indian

Ingredients :

1. Prawn- 1/2 kg
2. Shallots - 20 - 25 
3. Tomato - 2 
4. Coconut - 1/2 
5. Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
6. Kuzhambu milagai Powder - 3 tbsp OR (( Coriander powder - 2 tbsp OR Red Chilly powder - 1 tbsp ))
7. Turmeric powder - 1.2 tsp
8. Oil - 2 tbsp
9. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
10. Few curry leaves 
11. Few coriander leaves
12. Salt to taste 

Method :

1. Clean and wash the prawn and set aside.
2. Chop the onions and tomato and set aside.
3. Grind coconut and fennel seeds with little water and make a fine paste and set aside.
4. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds once it splutter , add the curry leaves and shallots, saute till slightly brown.
5. Now add the chopped tomatoes with some salt, mix it well.
6. Cover and cook the tomatoes till it turn mushy.
7. Add the kuzhambu milagai powder and turmeric powder, saute it for a min.
8. Then add the coconut paste, 2 cups of water and salt. mix it well.
9. Lets boil for 10 - 15 mins till raw smell goes.
10. Now add the prawns and saute it well. 
11. Cook until prawns is soft and cooked fully.Once the prawns turn soft, add the chopped coriander leaves and turn off the flame.
12. (The curry consistency is purely our preference).
13. Serve hot with rice, idly, dosa or chapati.

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