Unakka Chemmeen Chammanthi Podi/ Dry Prawns Chutney Powder

Ingredients

1. Dry coconut powder or fresh grated coconut - 1.5 cup
2. Dry prawns - 1/2 cup
3. Pearl onion - 8 chopped
4. Ginger - 3 inch piece chopped or grated
5. Curry leaves - 2 - 3 sprigs (You can add as much as you want since it enhances the taste of this chutney powder)
6. Dry red chillies - 5-6 (You can add more if you want it very spicy)
7. Whole pepper corns - 15 - 20
8. Tamarind - Large goose berry sized
9. Salt - To taste

Method

1. Dry roast the dry prawns and keep aside.

2. Roast the grated coconut, pearl onions, ginger and curry leaves stirring frequently. Take care not to burn it. When it turns light brown, add the dry red chillies.

3. When the coconut turns brown add the tamarind, salt and roasted dry prawns. Stir-fry for a few more minutes and switch off.

4. When it cools down, grind in a mixer till you get a coarse powder.