Indian Recipe: Prawn Masala

1. Prawn - 1/2kg
2. Button onion (crushed)- 1/2 cup
3. Tomatoes (finely chopped) -1
4. Ginger(thinly sliced)- one small piece
5. Garlic (crushed) - four flakes
6. Green chillies -3
7. Chilli powder - 1 tbsp
8. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
9. Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
10. Garam masala powder - 1tsp
11. Fish tamarind (socked in water)- 4 to 5
12. Oil - 1/4 cup
13. Salt - to taste
14. Curry leaves - a few
15. Water - 1 cup

1. Cook prawns along with water, salt ,fish tamarind and turmeric powder.
2. Heat coconut oil well, and add the crushed onions and curry leaves.
3. When the onions turn brown, add the remaining masala powders and sauté well
4. Add tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté well.
5. When the oil appears at the sides,add prawns.
6. When the gravy thickens, remove from fire.