Shrimp/Prawns Fry

Ingredients 
King Prawns - 10-12nos
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder -1 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder -1/4 tsp
Fenugreek/Methi powder- 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
Corn flour- 1tsp
Salt
Curryleaves
Oil


Method
1.Peel and clean the prawns
2. Mix all the powders flour and salt together and make a paste with 1-2 tbsp of water
3.Marinate the cleaned prawns in the spice mix for 1-2 hrs.Keep in refrigerator
4.Heat oil in a deep pan and deep fry the prawns .
5.Just before removing fried prawns from the pan, add curry leaves to the oil and fry for a few seconds. A sweet aroma will come when the prawns are done.
6.Drain the prawns in a paper towel and  enjoy the yummy fried prawns with rice or chapati .

Koorka Mezhukkupuratti/Chinese Potato Fry

Ingredients

Chinese potato/Koorka - 300 gm, Peeled and Cleaned (I used cooked and frozen koorka bought from Indian store- Tulsi brand)

Long beans (optional ) - 100 gm , Cleaned and cut 

Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp

Green chillies - 2-3 

Red chillies -6-8

Shallots -10 nos

Chilli powder -1 tsp

Salt

Oil 

Method

1. Cook the cleaned koorka and long beans in enough water with turmeric powder and split green chillies .

2. When water dries and the koorka is done, remove from heat and keep aside

3.Crush the shallots and red chillies together in a mortar or just give a pulse in the mixer .

4. Heat oil in a pan and saute the the crushed shallot-red chilly mix until the raw smell goes .

5. Add the cooked koorka- payar to this and saute well. 

6. Add salt and chilli powder and mix well .You can avoid chilli powder if you don't want hot mezhukkupuratty .

7.Reduce the heat to low and keep the pan for 10 minutes or so, with occasional stirring .

8.When it is done remove from heat and serve hot with rice!!