Ethakka - Chemmeen Curry

Raw Plantain and Prawns Curry

Ingredients:-

Prawns/Chemmeen  - 1 cup

Raw Plantain - 1

Grated coconut - 1/4 cup

Chili Powder - 1 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder - 3/4 tsp

Onion/shallots chopped - 1 small

Ginger chopped - 1 tsp

garlic chopped - 2 tsp

Kokum/Fish Tamarind/Kudampuli - 2 

OR

Tamarind Pulp - 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Curry leaves

Mustard seeds

Oil





Wash and devein the prawns if you are using fresh prawns. Peel and cut the Plantain into cubes. Soak the kokum/Fish Tamarind/Kudampuli in 1 cup water , Or dilute the tamarind pulp in a cup of water

Grind grated coconut, chili powder , and turmeric powder to a very fine paste.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.When they pop up add curry leaves, Chopped onion, ginger and garlic. Saute till the raw smell disappears. 

Add Coriander powder and toss it well for 30 seconds. Add  Coconut paste  Tamarind with water , and the plantain pieces. Cook n a medium flame for 3-4 minutes. Now Add Prawns and cook it covered on a medium flame for 7-8 minutes, or until they are done.

Serve Warm!!!!!