Okra and Prawn Curry
Background
This is an authentic south Indian recipe, the basic ingredients of this recipe are onion and tamarind juice. I have learnt this recipe from my mom and she makes this tamarind gravy more flavorful by adding crushed pepper corn as a final twist.
Ingredients
- 250 gms okra
- 150 gms small prawns/shrimp
- 2 medium sized onions chopped
- 2 green chillies slit and cut
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 2 Tbsp oil
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 3 garlic pods crushed
- 2 tsp crushed pepper corn
- Salt to taste
- 2 springs curry leaves
- Handful of coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Clean the prawns, add a pinch of turmeric powder and ½ tsp of salt. Keep aside.
- After 10 minutes, squeeze the prawns and set aside.
- Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan, cook the prawns till all the water evaporates. Switch off the flame and keep the prawns aside.
- Cut the okra into 1” pieces and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, crushed garlic pods, green chillies, curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
- Add chopped onions and fry till brown. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. Saute for a minute.
- Add cooked prawns, okra pieces and tamarind pulp. Add some water and cook till the okra becomes soft.
- Finally add crushed pepper corns and mix well.
- Switch off the flame and transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Main
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Occasions: - Sunday Lunch
- Ingredients: - Fish & Seafood - Other Vegetables
- Skill Levels: - Moderate
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