Recipe of Tasty Prawn Gassi

Prawn Gassi

Ingredients:

• 18-20 medium sized Prawns (shelled & de-veined)
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup Coconut (scraped)
• 2 medium sized
• Onions (finely chopped)
• 4 Red chillies whole (roasted)
• 2 tsps Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 8-10 Peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 5 cloves Garlic
• 11/2 tbsps Tamarind pulp
• 3 tbsps Oil

Method :

Wash prawns thoroughly under running water. Drain and pat them dry. Sprinkle salt and keep aside for one hour preferably in the refrigerator. 

Grind scraped coconut, half the chopped onions, whole red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, garlic and tamarind pulp to a smooth paste using sufficient water and keep aside. 

Heat oil in a kadai and fry the remaining chopped onions till light brown. 

Add ground masala paste and saute for two to three minutes. Add two cups of water and mix well. When the mixture comes to a boil add prawns and adjust seasoning. 

Simmer for five minutes or till cooked. Serve hot.