Chingri Kochu

Preparation time :  10 mins

Cooking time         :  35 mins

Serves                         : 4

Ingredients:

• Shrimps                    - 12-15 pieces, medium sized
• Taro(Arbi/Kochu)  - 10-12, medium sized 
• Green chilli              - 3, cut in halves lengthwise
• Methi seeds             - 1 tsp
• Bay leaf                    - 1
• Turmeric powder   - 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder  - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin powder       - 1 tsp
• Oil                             - 2 Tbsp
• Salt                           - to taste

Method:

1. Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt on shrimps. Mix well and keep aside for 15 minutes.

2. In the meantime peel the taros, cut them into 4 pieces, lengthwise. Wash in water. Using a kitchen to towel pat them dry.

3. Heat half the oil in a pan. When hot add the marinated shrimps. Fry each side for few minutes until done.

4. Remove from pan and place in kitchen towel.

5. In the same oil(or add a bit more if needed), add the taro. Sprinkle a pinch of turmeric powder and salt. Fry till well done from each side.

6. Remove from oil and keep aside.

7. Put red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and the remaining turmeric powder in a bowl. Add 2 Tbsp water and mix everything well till you get a nice paste. Keep aside.

8. In the same pan add a little more oil if needed. When oil turns hot add bay leaf and methi seeds. 

9. When methi seeds turn brownish add the masala paste that was prepared. Saute for about a minute and let the masala get cooked.

10. Add the fried taro. Add green chilli. Saute till taro is well coated with masala.

11. Add 1 and half cups of water. Add salt. Mix well and cook on high heat and bring the gravy to boil.

12. Add the fried shrimps. Give it a good stir. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.

13. Remove from stove. Serve hot with rice.