Unakka Chemmeen chamanthi podi(Dried Shrimps chutney Powder)

Ingredients:

Dried Shrimps/Unakka Chemmeen - 1cup

Grated coconut - 2 - 21/2cups

Shallots,chopped - 3/4cup

Curry leaves - 5strands

Red chilli - 10

Ginger ,chopped - 3tbsp

Tamarind - lemon sized ball

Salt

Method

Dry roast the prawns in a pan.Remove from pan when they are crispy.Dry roast coconut ,Chopped ginger and shallots for 5 minutes.Add red chillies and curry leaves when they become light brown.when the coconut turns brown add tamarind,salt and roasted dry prawns.Saute for another 2 minutes and switch off the stove.Let them cool.Grind into powder in a mixer.Store it in an airtight container.