South Indian Fried Shrimp

Name: South Indian Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: ½ kg Shrimp or prawn, smaller variety if available ( cleaned, deveined); 2 Tbsp Coconut oil; A sprig Curry leaves; 1½ tsp Ginger, minced; 1½ tsp Garlic, minced; 4-5 Green chillies or according to spice level; 1 cup Shallots,sliced into rounds; ¼ cup Fresh coconut bits/slivers (not grated coconut); ¼ tsp Turmeric powder; ¾ tsp Chili powder; ¾ Coriander powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala powder; 1-2 pieces FishTamarind (Gambooge(Kudampuli) washed well, soaked if needed; To taste Salt; 2 tsp Lime juice; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric powder; ¼ tsp Chili powder; 2 tsp Coconut oil; a Handful Curry leaves

Shana Shameer 22 February, 2020

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South Indian Fried Shrimp

Fast and flavorful Shrimp or Prawn Varuval. That’s the magic of South Indian Fried Shrimp. Not dry here but with a moist masala coating the prawn stir-fry.

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Ingredients:

Shrimp or prawn, smaller variety if available ( cleaned, deveined)		½ kg
Coconut oil		2 Tbsp
Curry leaves		A sprig
Ginger, minced		1½ tsp
Garlic, minced		1½ tsp
Green chillies or according to spice level		4-5
Shallots,sliced into rounds		1 cup
Fresh coconut bits/slivers (not grated coconut)		¼ cup
Turmeric powder		¼ tsp
Chili powder		¾ tsp
Coriander powder		¾
Garam Masala powder		½ tsp
FishTamarind (Gambooge(Kudampuli) washed well, soaked if needed		1-2 pieces
Salt		To taste

For Marinating:

Lime juice		2 tsp
Salt		½ tsp
Turmeric powder		¼ tsp
Chili powder		¼ tsp
Coconut oil		2 tsp
Curry leaves		a Handful

Method:

Firstly, combine all the ingredients to marinate and rub into the cleaned and drained shrimp/prawn.
Set aside for 15 minutes.
Next, heat coconut oil in a wok. Add the curry leaves.
When spluttered, add the ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute till softened.
Add the shallots and saute well.
Add the coconut bits and stir well.
Reduce the heat to low and add all the spice powders. Stir-fry till aromatic. Sprinkle some water.
Add the fish tamarind and the marinated prawns and stir well. Also, add some salt to taste.
Raise the heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally till oil separates, prawn is cooked & gravy is thick and coats the prawn well without becoming overly dry (3-5 minutes).