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Unakka Chemeen Fry (Dried Shrimp Fry)

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • Dried shrimp – 200 gm heads removed and cleaned well
  • Red onion – 2 medium sliced finely
  • Garlic – 3 cloves crushed
  • Tomato – 1 small deseeded and sliced finely
  • Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Curry leaves – a handful
  • coconut oil – 2 tbsp

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan and add the sliced onions. Saute till it becomes light golden brown
  • Add the crushed garlic, curry leaves and tomato pieces. Saute again for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the spice powders and then add the dried shrimp. Saute on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot.