Flavors of India

Chingri-vape (Baked Prawn with Coconut)

Ingredients

1.      Prawn(Medium size) :-                                               250grms.

2.      Turmeric Powder :-                                               1/4 teaspoon

3.      Mustered Oil :-                                                    1/4Cup(50gm)

4.      Green Chilli :-                                                                      4-5

5.      Salt :-                                                                              to taste

  For paste:

1.      Coconut (grated):-                                                            1/2 cup                       

2.      Poppy seeds(posto):-                                                        1/2 cup

3.      Mustard seeds: -                                                                  2 tbs.

4.      Green chilli:-                                                          2 (if you want)

Process:

                   1.  Dress and wash the prawns, marinate with little bit of turmeric powder & Salt for 

                 5-10min.

2.      Grind together the coconut, green chilies, Poppy seeds and Mustard seeds to make a fine paste, adding very little water and keep aside.

3. Mix the paste, salt and oil with the prawns and marinate for 30 min.
4. Take an air-tight, steel container and put the marinated prawns and green chilies in it.
5. Take 1 lit. of water in a pot and heat it.
6. Now, put the container in the pot and cover it.
7. When the water become 1/2lit., take it off.
8. Serve hot with rice.

      * You may use micro-oven.

* For Details about Ingredients, check your nearest Indian Store.