Prawn Fry

Directions

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   1. Wash prawns, remove the shells, again wash for two to three times to remove sands if any, completely drain the water and keep aside.
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   2. Heat a kadai, add oil, once it get heated, add finely crushed fennel seeds. Fine aroma will come from the seeds, now add curry leaves and shallots (Vengayam), saute for a minute till the onion turns translucent.
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   3. Add crushed garlic to it, stir till the raw smell of garlic goes off.
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   4. Then add chopped tomatoes and sprinkle the salt over it.
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   5. Cook in medium flame till the tomatoes turn mushy. Now add the spice powders, Red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and Garam masala powder.
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   6. Mix well all the spices to blend well with the masala. Make sure to cook in medium or low flame to avoid burning and sticking at the bottom.
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   7. Add Washed prawns to this mixture and stir well without adding water. Keep the flame medium and stir occasionally to cook the prawns equally on all sides.
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   8. Prawns leave some water so need to add water. Keep stirring and add some oil to cook well.
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   9. Cook covered with a lid for 3 to 4 mins. Then again add little oil and toss well.
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    10. Add chopped coriander leaves, mix well and turn off the flame.