Dry Prawns with Mango (Traditional Fare)

 Known as "Kongum Maangayum" in Malayalam.
A very traditional preparation of the high ranges of kerala, where fresh fish was not available so freely as it is now.
Courtesy: Bindhu Nair

INGREDIENTS:

Dry prawns: half a cup

Raw mango: 1 sliced

Coconut: 1 cup grated

Green chilli: 6 crushed

Ginger: 1 tsp grated

Shallots: 1 cup sliced

Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp

Red chilli powder: ½ tsp

Curry leaves: a few

Coconut oil: 2 tbsps

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Dry roast the prawns after removing the head. Wash & keep aside.

In an eathern vessel, add the other ingredients, except oil, one by one.

Last, add the prawns. Mix well with your hands.

Now, pour coconut oil.

Keep on stove to cook, on a slow flame. Stir occasionally.

Add more curry leaves & take off fire.

Good with rice, kanji & boiled tapioca.