Pappas (tiger prawns in coconut milk)

This is also one of the attractions during Onam festive season.

prawns-1lb
oil- 4tbsp
mustard seeds- 14/tsp
fenugreek seeds- 6
onion- 1 large finely chopped

ginger-1 tsp grated
garlic - 5 cloves chopped
green chillies- 3 chopped
salt- 1tsp
coconut milk- 1/2 cup
curry leaves- 10
tamarind/lime juice-1 1/2 tbsp

To grind:
coriander seeds- 1tbsp
red chillies-6
peppercorns-1/2tsp

Method:
Grind coriander, red chillies and peppercorns into a fine paste .
Cook prawns until done in some water.(6 minutes).

Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds.
Now add fenugreek seeds,onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies.
Fry until onions are light brown.(10/minutes).

Add ground paste and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add prawns and salt.
Now add coconut milk, curry leaves and cook on medium heat for 6 minutes.
Stir in tamarind juice and and boil for a minute.
Remove from heat and serve with plain rice.