Chemmeen (Shrimp/Prawn) Masala


Ingredients:-

Shrimp(Chemmeen) - 1 lb (deveined and cleaned) or ( frozen uncooked shrimp)

Diced onion - 1 cup

Finely chopped tomato - 1 cup

Green chillies(finely chopped) - 1/2 cup

Ginger - 1 tbsp

Cumin(Jeerakam) powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 2 tbsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Garam masala - A pinch

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Oil

Salt

Directions:-

• Heat oil in a pan/kadai.
• Add onion,curry leaves,green chilli and garlic
• Sauted well till onion become transparent,add chopped tomato.
• When it become little pulpy add all the powders.
• Fry well till raw smell is gone and oil separates.
• Then add shrimp.Cover and cook till done.But only add water needed,shrimp will ooze out water.
• Garnish with coriander leaf.

Serve hot with rice,chapati.