Kudampuliyitta Chemmeen Olarthiyathu

Ingredients:-

Prawns/chemmeen - 1/2 kg

Onion chopped - 2 medium

Ginger crushed - 2 tsp

Garlic crushed - 2 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Turemeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Crushed peppercorns - 1/2 tsp

Kokum/Fish tamarind/Kudampuli - 3-4 pieces

Coconut cuts- 1/2 cup

Curry leaves

Mustard seeds- 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil





How to make Chemmeen/Prawn olarthiyathu





Wash and devein the prawns if you are using fresh prawns

Soak the Kokum/Kudampuli in 1 cup water and set aside

In a small bowl combine Chili, coriander and pepper powder , salt, crushed ginger and garlic and curry leaves

Apply this paste to the prawns and keep aside for 10-15 minutes

In a cooking vessel,(Clay pan or pot is the best) Combine the marinated prawn and the Kokum/Fish tamarind with soaked water and cook it on a medium flame until the prawn is done and dry.Prawns  will get cooked fast,And do not overcook it cos it will get hard

Heat oil in a pan and add Mustard seeds.When they pop up addcoconut cuts and fry it for 2 minutes, then add chopped onion, curry leaves and sauté till they turn golden brown.

Stir in the cooked prawns and toss it well

Let it fry on a medium heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring continuously.

Remove from heat and serve warm

Cheers!!!

Recipe Source - Vanitha