Prawn Curry - South Indian

Ingredients

Prawn - 500 gms (before cleaning)
Oil - 2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Clove - 1
Cinnamon - 1 "
Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Onions - 2 medium
Tomatoes - 2 medium
Salt to taste
Turmeric a pinch
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Water - 250 ml
Coconut Milk - 100 ml

Method to prepare:

Clean the prawns and let it drain.

Heat a pan with oil, add cumin seeds, then add the ginger garlic paste to the oil. Fry for 1 min, then add cloves, cinnamon. and fennel seeds. Fry for 1 min

Then add finely chopped onions. Sauté till they turn pink. Then add tomatoes. Fry till they become mushy. Then add the prawns, Fry on high flame till they are well mixed. Add salt and turmeric. Simmer for 5 mins. Water will come out of the prawns, fry till it evaporates.

Then add the chili powder, Coriander powder. Simmer for 5 mins. Oil should come out by now. Then add 250 ml water. Bring to boil. Let it boil for 10 mins, by when the water will go down to 100 ml. It depends on the thickness you want in the gravy. Then finally add the thick coconut milk and bring to boil.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with pooris.

This can be done without adding the coconut milk too.