Prawn Chilli Fry

Ingredient:

- 250 gms prawns medium sized (de-veined and de- shelled)
- 1.5 tbsp oil
- 3 medium sized onion chopped into julienne
- 2 medium sized tomatoes chopped finely
- 1 medium sized potato (peeled and chopped into cubes)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1.5 tbsp kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 4-5 garnicia indica (kokam) or 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped finely for garnish
- salt as per taste

Method:

1. Rinse the prawn, de-vein and de-shell them. Marinate the prawn with little salt and keep aside for 10 mins.
2. Meanwhile take a pan add oil. Once oil is hot add the onion julienne. Saute until they have changed color. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, kashmiri chili powder and sugar.
3. Now add the potato cubes and mix well.
4. Cover with a lid consisting water and simmer until potatoes are soft and cooked. There is no need to add extra water as this has to be cooked in it’s own juices. But do keep checking in between if the mixture is getting dry then add little water but not too much.
5. Add prawn and salt for seasoning. Cover with a lid consisting water. Simmer for 2-3 mins or until prawn changes color and is cooked.
6. Add kokam and cook without lid for 2 mins more.
7. Switch off the gas, check the taste and alter any spices if required. Lastly garnish with coriander leaves. Serve goan prawn chilli fry hot with bread, chapati, or rice.