Wash and clean the dry prawns.
Strain the water.
Fry in a pan for few minutes till it becomes golden brown.
:- Do not add oil.
Make a paste of pepper powder, chilly powder and salt.
Add the fried prawns to this, mix well and keep aside for 10 mins.
Cut the onions into thin pieces.
Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.
Saute the onions.
Add curry leaves and prawns to this.
Cover and cook for 2 mins on low flame.
Remove the lid and again fry for few more minutes.
:- Do not add too much of oil.
Once the prawns and the masala are mixed and fried well, remove from flame.
:- Serve hot.