Chemmeen manga muringakai curry (Prawn with raw mango and drumstick curry)

Fresh prawn – ½ kg, shelled and de-veined

Raw mango – 1, cubed

Drumsticks – 2, cut into pieces

Onion – ½ of 1, sliced

Ginger – 1 piece, chopped

Green chillies – 2, slit in half

Turmeric – ½ tsp

Chilly powder – 1 tsp

Salt

Cook all the above ingredients in a Manchatti for about 5-10 minutes.

Coconut - ½ of 1

Garlic – 5 cloves

Ginger – 1 small piece

Turmeric – 1 pinch

Grind these into a smooth paste and add to the cooked prawn mix. Boil for about 5-10 minutes.

Coconut oil – 1 tbsp

Shallots – 5-6, sliced

Garlic - 5-6 cloves, sliced

Curry leaves – 2-3 sprigs

Heat oil, add the remaining 3 ingredients and fry till the shallots become golden brown in color. Add to the prawn curry. Close lid and serve with rice or rotis after 15 minutes.