Prawn and Potato Stirfry

200 gms prawns
2 potatoes
Onions sliced -2
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Wash the potatoes well.Half them (1/4 them if big) and cut into thick slices with the skin on.Clean and wash the prawns too.Put both together in a pan add little salt ,turmeric and 1/4 tsp of chili pd along with little water.Cook till they are just done and all the water is absorbed.The potatoes should not overcook.They should be firm.
In a pan heat the oil.Add the sliced onions and fry till they turn slightly brown.Add the rest of the chili powder and fry till the raw smell goes.Slowly add the cooked prawn n potatoes along with salt .Stir carefully so that the potates don't break.Cover and cook for 5 minutes.Tastes delicious as a sidedish.

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