Chemmeen Roast (Shrimp/Prawns)

Instructions

1. Make a paste with the ingredients in the” to marinate” section. Clean the shrimp and marinate it.Let it marinate for 1 hr in the refrigerator.
2. Heat oil in a kadai,fry till prawns are half cooked.And keep aside.
3. In this oil, saute chopped onions untill translucent.
4. Add ginger,garlic,masala powder,and green chillies.Saute for 1 min.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, with turmeric powder,chilly powder,coriander powder,curry leaves,salt.
6. stir and cook untill tomatoes are mashed well. 8.Add fried prawns to this paste,and let it cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
7. If there is no water,pour 1/4 cup water and mix well.Again cook for 5 minutes to form a thick gravy.
8. Remove from fire and serve hot.
9. Serve with paratha, pathiri, or rice.