Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - prawns, peeled and de-veined.
• 200 gm - button mushrooms.
• 8 to 10 - dried red chillies.
• 2 tsp - coriander seeds.
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds.
• 1/2 tsp - fenugreek.
• 1/2 tsp - black pepper corns.
• 1.5 cup - grated coconut.
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder.
• 1 cup - onion, chopped finely.
• 2 cm round ball - tamarind.
• 3 tbsp - oil.
• salt to taste.

How to Make Prawn and Mushroom Gasi

• Roast red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek and pepper corns in 2 tsp of oil.
• Grind these with grated coconut and tamarind to a very smooth paste.
• Add about 1 cup of water to the ground paste and heat till it boils.
• Add prawns, mushrooms, salt, turmeric and simmer gently till the prawns and mushrooms are cooked.
• Heat 3 tbsp of oil and fry onion till golden brown.
• Add to the gasi and mix well.
• Serve hot with steamed rice.