Shrimp Masala/Prawn Masala/Konju Masala/Chemmen Masala

Shrimp Masala/Prawn Masala/Konju Masala/Chemmen Masala

1. Shrimp/Prawn - 25 pieces
2. Onion-1 cup
3. Tomato -1/2 cup
4. Ginger paste-1 tsp
5. Garlic -4 cloves
6. Green Chilly-2
7. Pepper Powder -1/2 tsp
8. Curry Leaves -1 Spring
9. Chilly powder-1 1/2 tsp
10. Coriander powder -1 tsp
11. Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
12. Garam masala -1/2 tsp
13. Oil -4 tbsp
14. Salt to taste

For marinating :

1. Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
2. Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
3. Coriander Powder -1 tsp
4. Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
5. Lemon Juice -1 tsp (optional)
6. Salt to taste

Directions

• Clean the shrimp and marinate it with all the spices and keep it aside for 20 minutes
• Heat the oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.When it splutters add the sliced onion,Curry Leaves, garlic and green chilly and stir till onion become brown 
• Add the Tomatoes and saute till it cook nicely (till oil appears) then add ginger paste and salt and mix well
• Add Pepper powder,Chilly powder  and Garam masala and mix well
• Cook for 3 minutes
• Add 11/2 cup water to the mixture and bring to boil
• Now add the shrimp pieces and mix well
• Close the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes,stir occasionally
• Check the salt and pepper and add according to your taste
• Cook till gravy become thick or shrimps are cooked well
• Remove the shrimp masala to a serving plate.
• Serve with Chapati,Rice ,Appam,Fried rice etc