Malvani Kolambicha Kalvan (Shrimp Curry)

Ingredients :

• Large shrimps - about 30
• Onion - 1 large
• Tomato - 2
• Green chillies- 5
• Ginger
• Garlic cloves - 5-6
• Coriander leaves - 1 small bowl
• Shredded Coconut - 1-2 Tblsp
• Kokam - 4-5/ Tamarind - small lemon size ball
• Malavani Masala - 4-5 tsps
• Byadgi Red Chilli Powder - 2-3 tsps
• Salt
• Sugar - 1 tsp
• Oil - 2 Tblsp
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Asafoetida- a pinch
• Turmeric - a pinch
• Curry Leaves- 8-10

Procedure :

• Grind ginger, garlic cloves, Green chillies, Shredded Coconut, cumin seeds( 1/2 tsp), Coriander leaves adding very little water into a coarse paste.
• Marinate the Shrimps with the above paste for about 30 minutes.
• Soak Kokam/Tamarind in 2-3 Tbslsps of water for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, mash the kokam/tamarind with hand into the soaked water and discard the seeds.
• In a pan, heat about 2 Tblsps oil.
• Once hot, add cumin seeds ( 1/2 tsp), asafoetida, turmeric and curry leaves.
• Now add finely chopped onion and fry until it turns translucent.
• Add chopped tomato and fry some more.
• Now add the marinated shrimps to the pan. 
• Add Malvani Masala( 3-4 tsps), salt, sugar (1/2 tsp), Byadgi red chilli powder(2 tsps) and pulp of Kokam/Tamarind.
• Add about 1 -2 cups of water, cover with a lid and let the shrimps cook on medium flame for about 10-12 minutes.
• Check taste and adjust red chilli powder/salt/sugar/malvani masala. Also check if the shrimps are cooked at this point. If not, cook for some more time with the lid closed. Add a little water if required.
• Finally, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Bhakri and Rice.

Note: 

• The Malvani Masala gives a special flavor to the dish. If this is not readily available, use Chicken Masala instead. 
• Byadgi red chilli powder has rich red color, so its used for its color. If this isnt available, use normal red chilli powder.