Marias Menu

1. Cleaned Prawns/shrimp/konchu - 250 gm
2. Onion - 1 medium, Sliced very thinly
   Ginger - 1 tablespoon (cut into julians)
   Garlic - 1 tablespoon (cut into julians)
3. Chilli Powder - 1 desert spoon
   Coriander powder- 1 desert spoon
   Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
   Pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
   Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon
4. Cocum(kudampuli) - 2 small pieces
5. Thengakothu( sliced coconut pieces) - 1/2 cup
6. Curry leaves
   Coconut oil
   Salt

Soak cocum in 1-2 tablespoons of water. Heat oil in a pan & saute onion,ginger & garlic. When onion becomes soft add all masala powders & mix well. When masala powders are roasted well & oil starts appearing add cocum along with water. Mix well. Add cleaned prawns & stir for 2-3 minutes. Add salt & curry leaves. Add 1/2 cup water & cover & cook.Cook till the prawns are done & water is completely dried. Add 1 teaspoon of oil & saute for 5 more minutes. Remove from gas & garnish with curry leaves.