KONJU (PRAWNS) THEEYAL

KONJU (PRAWNS) THEEYAL 
By : Deepa Sujeesh
INGREDIENTS :-

Prawns - 250 gms
Pearl Onion (Kunjulli) - 1 cup
Dried Red chilli -1
Chopped Ginger - 1 tsp
Chopped Garlic - 1 tsp
Green chilli - 2
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder -2 tbsp
Crushed Pepper powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Coconut Flakes - few
Kudampuli (Gambooge) - 2 pieces
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves
Salt - to taste
Coconut oil - 3tbsp
Water - 3/4 cup

TO DRY ROASTED

Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Dried Red Chilli - 4
Peppercorns - 2 tsp
Coriander seeds -1 tsp
Red chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 1/2 tsp

METHOD :-

Clean the prawns.Soak kudampuli in water.
Dry roast the ingredients.Cool and grind it into a smooth paste by adding very little water.
In a manchatti add oil, Splutter mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds. .Add red chilli and curry leaves.
Add chopped ginger , garlic, green chili, pearl onions and saute till it becomes light brown.
Add coconut flakes and cleaned prawns.
Add all powders, salt, water. Close and cook till prawns are done.
Add soaked kudampuli pieces, grounded masala.You can add extra water if requied.
Bring to boil.Reduce flame and cook for some more time
Add coconut oil and curry leaves on top