Prawns Ghassi

Ingredients :

• 1 kg medium-sized prawns/shrimps (deveined)
• 3 large onions chopped fine
• 2 cups fresh grated coconut
• 5 dry red chillies
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 1/2 tbsps black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsps garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• 4 tbsps cooking oil
• Walnut-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in hot water and pulp removedChopped fresh coriander to garnish

Procedure :

• Roast the dry red chillies on a hot pan till they begin to release their aroma.
• Grind all the spices, coconut, 2 of the onions, garlic and tamarind pulp into a smooth, thick paste.
•  Do not add any water while grinding the masala.
• Heat the oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pan on a medium flame. Add the remaining onion and fry till golden.
•  Add the wet masala paste and fry, stirring frequently, till the oil begins to separate from the masala.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of hot water to this masala and stir to mix well.
•  Bring to a boil, simmer and add the prawns. 
• Cook for 3 minutes and turn off fire.Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve with plain boiled rice.