Iggaru Royya / Kerala Prawn Curry

Ingredients

Prawns – 1/2 kg

Oil – 4 tbsp

Black peppercorns – 12

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Methi seeds – ½ tsp

Dry red chilies - 10

Coconut – ½ cup – grated

Onion – 2 medium

Curry leaves – 15

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Tomatoes – 2 medium

Salt

Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Method

Grind peppercorns, cumin seeds, methi seeds, dry red chilies, coconut and water into a fine paste.

Heat oil and add onion to the pan. Saute till it turns golden brown. Add curry leaves and ginger garlic paste and saute. Add tomatoes and cook till oil separates. Add the ground paste and saute. Add some water and salt and cook till oil floats on top. Add prawns and cook till done. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

My Notes

ü   Adjust the amount of oil and spices according to your taste.