Prawn Curry / Chettinad Prawn Masala / Shrimp Masala

Prawn Curry also known as Prawn Masala / Shrimp Masala is an extremely popular dish in South India. This Prawns recipe is made in Chettinad style, featuring the addition of spicy, flavourful chettinad masala. This is the authentic prawns recipe which is famous in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Ingredients:
500g Deveined Prawns
For Chettinad Masala:
2″ cinamon
1 star anise
4 cloves
4 cardamom
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp pepper corns
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
4 dry red chillies

1/4 tsp mustard seeds
3 green chillies
1 onion
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tomato
curry leaves for garnishing

1: dry roast the ingredients for chettinad masala and grind to a powder
2: saute onions with ginger garlic paste and chettinad masala
3: add tomatoes and cook till oil oozes out
4: add prawns and cook for 5 – 6 minutes
5: Garnish with curry leaves