Vijaya's Cookbook

Marinate about 10-15 big prawns in salt,turmeric,chili pd,and lemon juice for 15 min.then pan fry them lightly and keep aside. For masala: cloves- 2,cinnamon 1/2 ",peppercorns-5-6,dhania-1 tbsp,red chili-6-7,ginger1/2",garlic-5. Roast all this and then make a smooth paste.f Take 1 tbsp of oil in a pan .add 1/2 tsp mustard .when it splutters add 1/4 tsp methi seeds,some curry leaves and 5-6 finely sliced shallots.fry till slightly brown then add the masala little tamarind juice and 1/2 cup coconut milk ,prawns and salt to taste. Adjust thickness of gravy and boil for 5 min.goes well with rice.

Pedvo                       1/2 kg cut and cleaned Ingredient for dry roast masala Coconut                                    2 tbsp Red chilly                                  10 to 12 Coriander seeds                       1 tsp Methi seeds                              10 Garlic cloves      ...

Grind together 1/2 grated coconut ,10-12 roasted red chillies ,small piece of tamarind into a smooth paste . add enough water to the paste to make it to gravy consistency. add salt to taste ,prawns and keep it to boil. after one boil reduce flame and simmer for 5 min. now add hing dissolved in water or powder. simmer for 1 more min, then add 1tsp of coconut oil and switch off flame..... Gassi ready