Ingredients:
Sun Dried Prawns: 250 gms (cleaned)
Shallots: 20 nos
Chilli powder: As per individual spice meter
Curry leaves: a small bunch
Oil: enough to sautee the prawns and shallots
Preparation:
– Pour the sun dried prawns into a sieve and wash in a drizzle under the pipe . (Tip: Do not keep it immersed in water as it becomes soggy)
– Dry fry the prawns in a wok until the prawns turn pinkish red
– Crush the shallots using a motar and pestle
– Mix salt into the shallots using your fingers
– Into the wok, add the oil and fry the prawns again and keep aside
– Into the same prawn oil, add the crushed, salted shallots and curry leaves and fry until caramelized to almost crisp
– Add in the prawns and chilli powder.
– Stir until the chilli powder is coated evenly and take it off the heat immediately
– Store in an air tight container and enjoy whenever the craving hits you! (preferably a tighlty sealed steel container)