Chemmen Peera

Serves: 5

Ingredients:

• 3/4 lb small shrimp (chemmen)
• 1.5 - 2 c Grated Coconut (unsweetened, 5oz)
• 1/2t turmeric
• 1/2t Indian chili powder
• 1/2 medium red onion, diced
• 2t ginger, thinly sliced into matchsticks
• 1t garlic, minced
• 3-4 small green chilies
• 1 sprig curry leaves and stems
• salt
• 1T coconut oil
• 2 dried tamarind (a.k.a. cambodge a.k.a kadam puli), soaked in water

Steps:

1. Combine shrimp, coconut, onion, garlic, ginger, spices, and tamarind with 2-3T of water.
2. In a large saucepan cook on medium for 3-5 minutes, stirring until the shrimp are cooked and the moisture is evaporated.
3. Add the curry leaves/stems and 1T of oil. Take off the heat, cover, and let sit for 10min.
4. Serve with rice.