Prawn Ularthu Shrimp Ularthu

Prep time : 25 mins

Cook time : 20 mins

Total time : 20 mins

Author :Vahchef

Main Ingredient : Shrimp

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Servings : 0 persons

Published date : November 16, 2016

Ingredients used in Prawn Ularthu Shrimp Ularthu

• Water - 1 cup.

• Salt - 11/2 teaspoons.

• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoons.

• Medium sized prawn shelled and deveined - 350 grams.

• Shallots (small onions) - 500 grams.

Method:

Step 1 Cut coconut into bits, by cuting out long slices from a coconut piece and then into thin pieces along the grain. The bits should be about 3mm thick. Step 2 Cook cleaned prawns with turmeric, coconut, half the salt and water in a saucepan on medium flame. Cover the pan once the water starts to boil. Cook until all the water is absorbed and the prawn and coconut are cooked. Add a little more water if required. Remove from fire once the water has evaporated. Step3. Using a pestle, crush the shallots in small batches with chilli powder. Step 4. Heat oil in a frying pan or kadahi. Add the curry leaves and the shallots. Saute the shallots for 1 minute and add pepper powder and the remaining salt. Stir the contents of the pan regularly. Fry until the mixture turns medium brown (about 5 minutes). Step 5. Add in the cooked prawn/coconut mixture and mix thoroughly. Continue frying the mixture for a nother 4-5 minutes until the mixture turns deep brown and the shallots are well mixed in with the prawns and coconut. Check salt and add a little more if required. Serve hot with plain rice or any other simple main dish.