Shrimp Fry (Chemmeen varuthathu)

INGREDIENTS:

• Shrimp - 1 lb
• Red chilli powder - 1-2 tsp
• Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt
• Oil- 1-2 tbsp
• Curry leaves
• Ginger- Garlic Paste (optional)- 1 tsp

METHOD:

• Clean the shrimp.
• Make a paste of red chilli powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, salt(ginger- garlic paste) with some water.
• Marinate the shrimp with the above paste.Keep aside for 20 minutes.
• Deep/shallow fry in oil. Heat the pan...Pour oil..Put the shrimp...Throw in some curry leaves.I usually shallow fry the shrimps... covering the pan with its lid. This way it keeps the moisture inside and makes it moist and juicy....Also need to turn each shrimp so that it will be evenly cooked.

Suggestions:

Chop some onions.....Heat another pan..Saute the onions with a Tbsp of oil, until the onions are transparent and cooked.Sprinkle salt.Drop the fried shrimp.Toss it.....