GOAN  PRAWN XEC XEC ( quick ,easy and utterly yummy... )

Ing :-

Prawns -  1 and 1/2 kg cleaned and deveined ( wash well,apply salt and leave to rest )
Onion - 1 large or 2 med cut fine
Tomato- 2 med sized ,chopped fine
Ginger - 1/2 inch chopped fine
Garlic- 4 flakes chopped fine
Turmeric powder- 2 tsps.
Coconut milk - 1 can
Green chillies - 6 ,slit

Dry Roast the following and grind to a powder :-

Kashmiri chillies- 5
Coriander seeds -1 and 1/2 tbsps.
Cummin seeds - 1 tbsp.
Pepper corns- 1 tbsp.

Oil as per required
Salt to taste

Method:-

In a non stick pan ,heat oil and brown onions ,ginger n garlic till light brown in colour. Add the chopped Tomato and further fry till it dries out . Add the ground masala and mix well. Fry for 5 minutes.Add the turmeric powder , slit green chillies and season with salt.
Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil . Add the prawns and cook for about 20 minutes.
Add heaps of love and serve with hot steamed rice....:) :)

( Please note this curry base can also be used for a veg curry .)