1/2 kg prawns, shelled, deviened, cleaned & washed
1/2 kg okra (ladyfingers or bhendi) washed & diced
3/4 tsp mustard seeds
2 sprigs curry leaves
2 tbsp coconut oil for tempering
Salt to taste
For the wet ground masala: (To be ground very
fine and with as much less water as possible)
1 cup grated coconut
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
9 - 10 Madras red chilies
4 pepper corns
6-7 garlic cloves
Small lemon sized ball of tamarind
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds

Okra With Prawns Curry

1. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Add curry leaves and fry.
2. Then add the ground masala and fry for 3 minutes. Add sufficient water to make gravy of pouring consistency.
3. Add cut okra and prawns simultaneously. Check the salt.
4. Allow the curry to one boil and then cover the vessel and let the curry simmer over a medium flame for around 15 - 20 minutes.
5. Serve hot with Rava dosas or rice.
   Serves: 6
   Preparation time: 40 minutes