Sorakkai eral masala / prawn masala

Ingredients

• Prawn 1 pound
• Bottle gourd/soarakkai 1 1/2 cup
• Finely chopped onion 1 no.
• Finely chopped tomato 1/2
• GG paste 1 1/2 spoon
• Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
• Red chilly powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder 2 teaspoons
• Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt acc to taste
• Curry leaves 1 sprig
• Green Chilly 1 no.
• Oil 2 tablespoons

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Preparation

• Peel the bottle gourd and make into cubes . Claen and devein the prawn and keep aside. In a pan, add the oil and add the onion,curry leaves.
• Saute the onions and add the GG paste and keep on stirring. Once it's done, add the tomatoes and cook until it's tender.
• Now add all the dry powders, salt and combine well. U may add the sorakkai now as it takes some time to cook.
• Scald well and add may be half cup of water to cook the mixture. Finally add the prawns and give it a good stir.
• The masala's should coat everywhere. The prawns are so tender it won't take much time to cook.
• At the max it will take 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook the prawn as it will be rubbery if you do so.
• You may now take it from the stove and garnish with corainder leaves if you wish.