Chemeen /Shrimp Peera

Ingredients:

1. Shrimp (smaller ones are better than Jumbo sized shrimp) - 2 cups peeled and de veined
2. Shallots - 3 sliced
3. Green chillies - 5 slit
4. Grated coconut - 1 cup
5. Curry leaves - 1/2 tsp
6. Cocum/Kudampuli - 2 or 3 pieces soaked in 1/2 cup water (to taste)
7. Ginger - 1/2 inch piece crushed
8. Garlic - 5 cloves crushed
9. salt - to taste

Method:

Add all of the ingredients into a pan (For best taste use a manchatty) and additional 1/4 cup of water.Cover and cook for 15 minutes .

Check for salt , spice and sourness and adjust as necessary .

Cook covered on a low flame for additional 10 minutes.

When it is done there should be very little gravy .

Serve with rice.