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King Prawn Pappas

King Prawn Pappas (Large Prawns)
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 10 nos Raw King prawns shelled, except for tail

For garnishing:

  • 3 tbsp Veg oil
  • 1 no Onion
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 6 nos Curry leaves
  • 2 - Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder, chilly powder, paprika, ginger powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, water and salt.
  • Shallow fry the prawns, until golden in colour and keep aside.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.
  • Add sliced onions and fry, till they become brown.
  • Add garlic, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves, chopped tamarind, tomato puree and green mango.
  • Lower the flame.
  • Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, fenugreek powder, paprika and coconut cream along with water or coconut milk.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add prawns.
  • Place them on a serving dish.
  • Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan.
  • Fry the onions, till they become dark brown.
  • Add mustard seeds and when they splutter, add curry leaves.
  • Add fresh coriander leaves.
  • Pour the above seasoning into the gravy.
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