PRAWNS AND TOMATO CURRY

Serves 6
Preparation time 45 minutes

½ kg medium sized prawns cleaned, shelled and de-veined
2 big onions sliced finely
1 teaspoon pepper powder
2 teaspoons chilly powder
2 teaspoons garlic paste
Salt to taste
2 or 3 tablespoons oil
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup coconut paste or coconut milk
2 tomatoes chopped finely


Wash the pawns well and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions and garlic paste for some time. Add the chopped tomatoes chilly powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, salt and a little water and fry till the masala separates from the oil. Now add the prawns and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes till the prawns are cooked and the gravy is thick. Serve with bread,chapattis or rice

This recipe is featured in my Cookery Book FLAVOURS OF THE PAST