Prawn Chinthamani

Hi all..Its a lockdown recipe again, I call it so since it uses minimal ingredients but with a  nonveg this tym..Prawn Chinthamani..Chinthamani, the name sounds great ryt?? Not sure about the reason behind the name..I saw this Kovai special recipe in a tv show couple of years back done by a Chef, but he did it with chicken..I noted it n it was in my todo list for a long time..Finally, made it n really it was very tasty..But I opted for prawns now n I wanted to do it with chicken too next tym..This recipe has many variations, but the speciality is it uses completely no or a few masala powders..I m sharing the exact version of the Chef..We can proceed to the recipe now..

RECIPE:
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Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Serves: 3-4 persons
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INGREDIENTS:
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Prawns - 30 to 40 ( I used 33)
Shallots - 40
Dried red chillies - 20 to 30 ( I used 20)
Gingelly oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Salt - as req.
Curry leaves(optional) - as req.

WATCH HOW TO MAKE THE RECIPE:

METHOD:
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1. In a kadai, pour oil, and temper with mustard seeds. Add the whole shallots and saute until golden brown.

2. Next add half of the red chillies as whole, by removing only the stem. Don't cut the chillies, since it will cause too much of spiciness. Even if you tear, remove the seeds.

3. When the chillies has been sauted well,, add the prawns, stir slightly and cook for a minute after closing with a lid.

4. After a minute, open the lid, and add the remaining red chillies, salt, and stir again. Don't over mix. Just stir often when needed until the prawns get well cooked, and the perfect consistency is reached. Garnish with curry leaves if required. That's it!!

Ur delicious prawn Chinthamani is ready to be served with hot rice!! Njjoy!!

NOTE:
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1. You can try the same recipe with chicken or any nonveg you wish.

2. Onions can be used as an alternative for shallots, but shallots are tastier for the recipe.

3. Any oil can be used. I used gingelly oil to reduce the heat caused by red chillies.

4. Don't overcook the prawns. Else it becomes rubbery.