Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu Recipe (Kerala Style Prawn Curry)

Step 1: To begin making the Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu recipe, wash, clean and devein the prawns

Step 2: Marinate it with 1 small piece of kudampuli and salt

Step 3: Keep aside for 10 minutes

Step 4: Throw away the kudampuli and wash the prawns under running water till cleaned well

Step 5: Drain away all the water

Step 6: Take a heavy bottomed pan and add the cleaned prawns into it

Step 7: Into the prawns, add all the ingredients except the coconut oil

Step 8: Mix well with hands (or with a wooden spoon) till masala has coated the prawns completely

Step 9: [add just enough water to cover the prawns or a little lesser, because prawns releases it's own juices while cooking]Cover and cook the prawns for 10 to 12 minutes approximately or till its done

Step 10: The cooking time depends on the prawns

Step 11: Do not over cook the prawns

Step 12: Over cooked prawns turns rubbery and under cooked prawns can make you sick

Step 13: So be careful while cooking it

Step 14: If there is too much gravy, reduce it a little

Step 15: Switch off the flame

Step 16: Heat coconut oil in a small pan

Step 17: Add the mustard and allow it to splutter

Step 18: Now add the curry leaves and fenugreek powder

Step 19: (optional) Switch off flame

Step 20: Pour the seasoning into the curry, mix well and serve hot

Step 21: Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu is best served with hot rice, appams or neer dosa