Unakka Chemmeen chamanthi podi(Dried Shrimps chutney Powder)

Ingredients:

Dried Shrimps/Unakka Chemmeen - 1cup
Grated coconut - 2 - 21/2cups
Shallots,chopped - 3/4cup
Curry leaves - 5strands
Red chilli - 10
Ginger ,chopped - 3tbsp
Tamarind - lemon sized ball
Salt

Method


Dry roast the prawns in a pan.Remove from pan when they are crispy.Dry roast coconut ,Chopped ginger and shallots for 5 minutes.Add red chillies and curry leaves when they become light brown.when the coconut turns brown add tamarind,salt and roasted dry prawns.Saute for another 2 minutes and switch off the stove.Let them cool.Grind into powder in a mixer.Store it in an airtight container.

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