Drumstick & Prawns Curry | Phalli aur Jhinge Ka Salan
Drumstick & Prawns Curry is a Mangalorean style seafood curry where coconut is ground with spices which becomes the base of the curry. It is served hot with steamed rice, idli or pathr
Ingredients
- 3 Drumsticks
- 200 grams shrimps peeled & cleaned
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Oil
For Masala: Grind to a smooth paste
- 6 tbsp desiccated coconut slightly roasted
- 5 dry roasted red chilies or 1 tbsp heaped red chili powder
- 1 small onion
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 green chili
- 5 curry leaves
- 1 tsp roasted jeera
- ¼ tsp roasted fenugreek seeds
- 3 tbsp tamarind pulp
For tempering:
- 1 tsp whole cumin
- 5 curry leaves
- 3 dry red chilies
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan filled with water. Partially peel the drumsticks and cut into 2-inch pieces long. Add to the boiling water which should just cover the vegetables. Add salt and cook it covered for 10 minutes. Set aside along with the water.
- Add 2 tbsp of oil in a saucepan and add the finely smooth ground masala. Fry masala for few seconds and add all the drumstick water (but not more than 3 cups). Bring to a boil on high heat. Then reduce the heat and cook on low flame for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Check the salt and the sourness. If needed add more salt or tamarind juice.
- Now add the Prawns and the boiled drumsticks to the gravy. If the gravy is too thick then add some water. Cook for another 5 minutes. Do not overcook the prawns, as they may become hard and rubbery. Remove from heat and pour into the serving bowl.
- Heat a small pan with 2 tbsp of oil. Add 1 tsp whole cumin, when it slightly changes color, then add curry leaves and dry red chilies. Roast for few seconds and pour it over the gravy as garnish.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Note: While adding water, you can combine the drumstick water along with the plain water if you need more.
The ground masala can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month.
The consistency of the gravy can be altered by adding less or more water.
If you want more spicy gravy, then add more slitted green chilies while cooking.
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