Marinate the prawns with a pinch of salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder for 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tsp. oil in a pan & dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, dry red chilies & peppercorns.
Grind along with coconut, 1 onion, ginger, garlic & tamarind to a paste.
Heat remaining oil & saute the remaining onion & curry leaves till light brown.
Add the ground paste & turmeric powder. Saute till the oil separates.
Add 1 cup water & salt. Bring it to a boil.
Add the marinated prawns. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
When done, switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves,
Serve with plain steamed rice, pulao, plain biryani or any type of Indian bread. It also goes well with dosa, appam and idiyappam.
