Unakka konchu(chemmeen) theeyal......

By:Manoj Kumar Pillai

Ingredients:

Prawns (Unakka konchu) - 500 gm
(shelled & deveined)...
Shallots(Kunjulli) - 10 nos
Brinjal(Vazhuthananga) - 1 no
Drumstick(Muringakka) - 1 no
Snake Gourd(Padavalanga) - A small one
Tomato(large) - 1 no
Curry leaves - 1 bunch
Coconut(shredded) - 5 tbsp
Chilly powder - 1 1/2 tbsp
Tamarind juice - 1/2 cup
Salt - As reqd
Coconut oil - As reqd
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Preparation

1)Cut the vegetables into 1 inch long pieces.
2)Peel the shallots.
3)Heat oil in a thick bottom vessel(better to use a manchatty(claypot)).
4)Splutter mustard seeds.
5)Add the shallots and vegetables and saute well.
6)Add the prawns and salt and mix properly.
7)Close with lid and allow to cook in a very slow flame.
8)In another heated vessel, fry the coconut along with the chilly powder on a slow flame till it turns dark in colour and dry. Allow to cool.
9)Powder this in a mixie and add to the vegetables and prawns mixture.
10)Add tamarind juice and curry leaves. Mix well.
11)Allow to cook for 10 mins.