Keerti's Karwari Prawns

A prawn preparation made with coconut. Typical to the coastal areas of Karwar in Karnataka state, India.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 446 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 coconut, drained and meat grated
• ¾ pound prawns, peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, and saute till transparent.

Step 2

Add coconut to the onions, and saute for a few minutes. Mix in turmeric and ground red chile pepper, and salt. Add prawns, and stir. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Serve hot.