Unakka Chemmeen Peera- Dried prawns cooked with coconut and fresh spices

Ingredients:

1. Dried prawns- 1/2 cup

2. Fish tamarind/Kudampuli/Kokum- 1 or 2 small pieces

3. Grated coconut-3/4 to 1 cup

4. Shallots-3 to 4 nos

5. Green chilies-2 to 3 nos( or to taste)

6. Ginger,chopped-1/2 tsp

7. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

8. Curry leaves- 2 sprigs

9. Coconut oil-as required

10. Salt- to taste

Method: Clean the dried prawns and soak it in water for about 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Soak the fish tamarind in water for about 5 minutes. Coarsely grind together grated coconut, shallots, green chilies, ginger, and turmeric powder. In a manchatti/clay pot combine together dried prawns, fish tamarind, prepared coconut mixture, curry leaves, and salt to taste. Mix well until combined. Add required amount of water( about 3/4 cup ),cover and cook for about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook until it is almost dry. Drizzle 1//2 tsp coconut oil on top, if desired. Serve with rice.

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