Kerala Prawn Soup Recipe

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3 ground onions
• 12 curry leaves
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1 chopped ginger
• 1 tsp red chili paste
• 750 ml fish stock
• 750 gm prawns ? without shells
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 125 ml coconut milk

Method: Roast peppercorns, mustard, curry leaves and fenugreek seeds. Grind to a fine powder. Heat oil. Add onions; curry leaves, garlic and ginger. Stir and fry for 3 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons of water to prevent sticking. Add dry masala and red chili paste. Cook for a few minutes before adding the stock. Season and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add prawns and cook until tender. Stir in limejuice and coconut milk. Heat through and serve.