Prawns in Coconut Milk

Ingredients :

800 g raw shrimps 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon ghee 2 onions, sliced 2 red chilies, seeded and chopped

1 teaspoon ground turmeric 10 curry leaves 2 cups coconut milk Salt to taste

Method :

Peel and devein the shrimps. Heat a medium pan with ghee and saute the onion until soft. Add the chil, garlic, turmeric and curry leaves. Stir over moderate heat for 1 minutes. Add the coconut milk and salt to taste. Simmer without covering over low heat for 10 minutes. Add the shrimps and stir gently. Simmer for about 12 minutes or until the shrimps are cooked and tender. Garnish with fresh curry leaves sprinkled on top if necessary. Serve hot.