Konju Theeyal / Shrimp Theeyal

Prawns cooked with fried coconut paste.It is similar to regular theeyal. Here we use prawns as the ingredient instead of vegetables.

INGREDIENTS:

• Cleaned Shrimp - 1 cup
• Sliced shallots(Pearl Onion) - 15 nos
• Slit Green Chilly- 6 nos
• Sliced Coconut - ¼ cup
• Grated Coconut- 1 cup
• Red Chilly Powder - 2 tsp
• Coriander Powder- 2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder- ½ tsp
• Fenugreek Powder- a pinch
• kudampuli - 2-3 pieces
• Curry Leaves - a few
• Salt to taste
• Coconut Oil - 2 tsp

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan add Grated coconut and saute till brown.
• Add chilly powder and coriander powder and stir for a few minutes.
• Remove from fire and allow to cool.
• Grind it to a fine paste.
• Soak kudampuli in water..
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add sliced onions, Green Chilly and saute,
• Add Shrimp, sliced Coconut, Turmeric Powder, kudampuli, salt and water,let it cook.
• Add coconut paste and let it to boil till the gravy thickens and oil seperates.
• Remove from the fire and add curry leaves.
• Sprinkle fenugreek powder and mix well.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice, Chappathi, Bread.