Ingredients:
400g prawns - de-vein and leave the tail on
1 medium size (about 200g) - sliced into long medium size pieces with the skin on
10g tamarind/asam - mix with a bit of water to extract juice
6 tbsp oil
salt to taste
To Be Blended/Grounded
6-8 dried red chillies
1 tbsp black pepper corns
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1/2 tbsp fennel seeds
5 shallots
4 garlic
1 inch ginger
1 inch fresh turmeric
Preparation:
When oil is heated, fry the blended/grounded ingredients until the oil floats and the aroma is relieved.
Add 1/2 litre of water, tamarind juice and salt to taste.
Once heated through, add prawns and mangoes inside.
The moment the prawns are cooked, off the heat.