Chemmeen muringakka curry / prawn drumstick curry

Ingredients

• Chemmeen/Shrimp/Prawns :1/4 kg / 1/2 libra (Washed and Cleaned)
• Muringakka/Drumstick :10 pieces (cut into lengthwise)
• Green Chillies :2 nos (slit in centre)
• Red chili powder :1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder :1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic :2 cloves (crushed)
• Ginger :1/2" piece (grated)
• Salt to taste

For grinding :

• Grated coconut :1/2cup
• Turmeric powder :1/4 teaspoon
• Green chillies :2nos

For seasoning :

• Oil :2 teaspoons
• Mustard Seeds :1/2 teaspoon
• Fenugreek seed :1/4 teaspoon
• Shallots/Pearl onion :3nos (sliced)
• Curry leaves :1 sprig

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Preparation

• In a pan, add 1cup of water and add drumstick, grated ginger, crushed garlic, turmeric and red chilli powder and bring to boil, when drumstick is half cooked, add the cleaned prawns, salt and cook until its done.
• Grind the ingredients listed to be ground to a thick smooth paste with little water.(Take care while grinding it shouldn't be watery).
• Add the grounded coconut paste and lower the fire and cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Heat coconut oil in a pan,splutter mustard, fenugreek seeds, add curry leaves and shallot saute till it turns to light brown and add to the curry.
  
• Serve with rice and enjoy!!!

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