Maharashtrian Prawns

1 lb medium sized raw prawns
1 clove garlic, finely crushed
1 tsp finely grated ginger
3 Tbsp tamarind paste
1/8 tsp ground turmeric
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp hot red chile powder
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed but whole
4 fl oz coconut milk
1 Tbsp finely chopped coriander
2 fresh hot green chiles, finely chopped.

Peel and devein prawns and put into a bowl. Add the crushed garlic,
ginger, tamarind paste, turmeric, salt and chile powder. Mix well and
set aside for 10 minutes and not longer. Heat the oil in a frying pan
over a medium high flame. When hot, add the whole mashed cloves of
garlic. Stir until they brown lightly. Add the prawns and cook for a
minute to lightly brown. Reduce heat to medium low. Add the coconut
milk, coriander and green chiles. As soon as the sauce begins to
simmer take off the heat and serve with rice.
Makes 4 servings.

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