Fried Shrimp & Mango Curry(Unakka chemmen Curry)

Ingredients
1. Dried shrimps – 1/2 cup
2. Curry Leaves – A sprig
3. Raw Mango– 1/2 medium (sliced into small pieces)
4. Slit Green Chilies – 3
5. Salt – to taste
6. Coconut – 1 cup
7. Cumin(Jeera) – 1/4 tsp
8. Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
9. Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp
11. Oil – 1 tbsp
12. Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
13. Finely sliced Shallots – 5 or 6




Preparation Method
1. Remove the head and tail from the dried prawns and wash it thoroughly.
2. Heat a pan and fry dried shrimps for a few minutes
3. Remove the fried shrimps, Add mango pieces to the same pan along with turmeric powder, coriander & chili powder & salt and 2 cups water.
4. When the mango pieces are half done, add the fried shrimps
5. Cook for around 10-15 minutes until the shrimps are cooked
6. Meanwhile, grind coconut, green chilies and cumin into a nice paste.
7. Add the ground paste to the curry and bring it to a slow boil.
8. Remove the curry from stove top.
9. In a pan add some oil and when hot add mustard and curry leaves.
10. Season the curry.
11. Dice shallots and fry till golden brown and add as seasoning to the curry.
12. Serve with hot rice…