Unakka Chemmeen Peera Pattichathu | Dry prawns with coconut

Unakka Chemmeen Peera


Dried prawns cooked with coconut and fresh spices.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3 to 4 people
Ingredients:

1. Dried prawns- 1/2 cup
2. Fish tamarind/Kudampuli/Kokum- 1 or 2 small pieces
3. Grated coconut-3/4 to 1 cup
4. Shallots-3 to 4 nos
5. Green chilies-2 to 3 nos( or to taste)
6. Ginger,chopped-1/2 tsp
7. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
8. Curry leaves- 2 sprigs
9. Coconut oil-as required
10. Salt- to taste

Instructions:

Clean the dried prawns and soak it in water for about 15 minutes.Drain and keep aside.

Soak the fish tamarind in water for about 5 minutes

Coarsely grind together grated coconut,shallots,green chilies,ginger and turmeric powder.

In a manchatti/clay pot combine together dried  prawns,fish tamarind, prepared coconut mixture,curry leaves and salt to taste.Mix well until combined.Add required amount of water( about 3/4 cup ),cover and cook for about 15 minutes.

Uncover and cook until it is almost dry.Drizzle 1//2 tsp coconut oil on top,if desired.

Serve with rice.