Kerala shrimp curry

Ingredients

• Raw shrimp- 2 lb with outer shell removed
• Shallots(small onions)- 15-20 sliced
• Ripe tomatoes- 2 chopped
• Fresh ginger minced- 1.5 teaspoon
• Fresh garlic minced - 1 teaspoon
• Chilly powder- 3/4 teaspoon (adjust according to your taste buds)
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Fenugreek powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chicken masala/Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• Freshly grated coconut - 1/2 cup
• Tamarind paste - 3/4 teaspoon dissloved in water
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 3 green chillies slit
• Coconut oil for cooking

For marinating shrimp:

• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3/4 teaspoon chicken masala/garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• Salt