Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 250 gm Prawns (medium size)
  • ¾ cup Tamarind leaves
  • ½ cup Coconut (grated)
  • 6 Green Chili
  • 5 Shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • Salt (as per taste)
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • Banana leaves (for steaming)

Instruction

  • 1. Wash and clean the prawns. Devein it carefully. (I got cleaned and deveined prawns from Licious).
  • 2. In a bowl, add prawns, chili powder, turmeric powder and a pinch of salt. Mix well and marinate for 15-30 mins.
  • 3. In a mixer, grind the cleaned tamarind leaves, grated coconut, chilies, shallots, and garlic. Do not add water. Add coconut oil and salt while grinding the masala.
  • 4. Mix this paste with Prawns and keep it aside.
  • 5. Cut banana leaves into square shapes and use the stem as a thread for tying the packets. Heat both sides of the leaves on medium flame. This will avoid tearing off leaves while making the packets.
  • 6. Place the marinated prawns (3-5 no's) in the center of each leaf and fold and tie it carefully.
  • 7. Keep water for boiling in a steamer and once the water is hot, place all the packets in the tray. Cover it with a lid and steam it for 15-20 mins.
  • 8. Once it's ready, remove from the tray and serve it hot with rice/millets or Indian bread.