Shrimp, Prawns and et al

I love crustaceans! I don't like crabby behavior but I sure do love to eat' em.

Here is a shrimp recipe I do quite often as its quick and easy and deeelicious!

Set 1:
Prawns/Shrimps (I use large ones, medium is too small and extra large is too big)
Dry garam masala - cloves, cardamom, cinnamon 2 each
Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tbsp
Curry leaves - 4 or 5

Saute all ingredients in Set 1 with the exception of Prawns till the raw smell goes away. Don't let garlic burn though.

Set 2:
Red onions - 1 OR
Shallots - 8
Tomato - 1 thinly sliced or tomato puree or paste or sun dried tomato(each of them gives diff flavor)
shredded coconut - 1/2 cup (optional)
Green chillies slit - 5 or 6 (adjust per taste. I love more of these than chilli powder)

Now add all ingredients in set 2 and continue to saute.

Set 3:
chilli powder - 1 tbsp
coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
Black pepper powder - 1 tbsp
garam masala - 1 tbsp

Add the prawns now to the mixture and also the ingredients in Set 3 and saute till prawns turn pink. U can add a little water if mixture is too dry but don't add too much as it will not be good. This has to finally be a semi-dry dish and remember that prawns ooze out a bit of liquid too.

Leave covered till prawns are cooked. Adjust salt. In a small pan add 2 tbsp coconut oil, about 5-6 sliced shallots and curry leaves, saute and add to the prawns. U can skip this step if u are not used to coconut oil, but it sure makes the dish tastier. Don't forget to sprinkle coriander leaves. Enjoy.