Prawn Ularthu Shrimp Ularthu1

Spicy Kerala prawn fry with shallots and coconut bits. Bit heavy on effort, but well worth it.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.