Ingredients

• 200 g - dried prawns or shrimps.
• 6 - medium size onions, chopped finely.
• 300 g - oil.
• 2 tsp - chilli powder.
• 1 tbsp - chopped garlic.
• 1 tbsp - cumin powder.
• 4 tbsp - vinegar.

How to Make Dried Prawn Balchao

• Wash the dried prawns well and remove all the sandy residue.
• Drain off all the water.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the prawns, till golden brown.
• Remove and keep aside.
• Fry the onions in the remaining oil, till light brown.
• Add the chopped garlic, chilli powder, cumin powder, vinegar and saute for 10 minutes.
• Now add the fried prawns and simmer till dry.