Prawns Fry (Andhra Special)

Ingredients :

Prawns - 500 gms, cleaned and de-veined
Onions - 2, finely sliced
Garlic, - 3, finely minced
Ginger green chili paste (1" ginger and 3 green chilies)
Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsps (adjust)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Saunf powder - 1/2 tsp
Kasuri methi - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Coconut - 2 tbsp (grated)
Garam masala pwd (3 cloves, 1" cinnamon stick, 1 elaichi)
Lemon juice OR curd/yogurt - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Curry leaves - 15-20
Cooking oil - 1 1//2 tbsps

Preparation :

1. Marinate the prawns in ginger green chili paste, 3/4 tsp chilli 
powder  turmeric powder  lemon juice and salt for 10 minutes.

2. Add 1/4 cup of water to the marinated prawns and bring to a boil, reduce to medium flame cook for 6-8 
minutes  Turn off heat and drain the excess water, if any.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add the finely minced garlic and salt for half a mt. Add sliced onions, kasuri methi and curry leaves and saute till the onions turn a light caramlized brown, approx 7-8 
minutes.

4. Add the cooked prawns,1/4 tsp chili 
powder, saunf powder  coriander powder and garam masala powder and stir fry for 3 minutes.

 5. Add the grated coconut and saute for 3 minutes  Adjust salt and turn off heat. Serve hot as a starter or as a stir fry with rice.

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