Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time; 30 minutes Serves : 10-15

Fresh prawn not being available in olden days, Palakar had to satisfy themselves with dried prawn. Dried fish is a favorite of the people of Pala. This preparation is a family favorite and is eaten with Chakka Vevichadhu (Cooked Green jackfruit ) during tea time or could be served alongwith Rice. This is always prepared in a earthen vessel (monchatti).

Ingredients:

Method of preparation:

• Soak the cleaned dried prawns in water for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Remove from water and drain.
• Grind coarsely the ginger, chillies shallots and coconut along with the turmeric.
• Soak the cocum in a little water for 5 minutes.
• Add the ground ingredients to the prawns.
• Add the soaked cocum torn to pieces.
• Mix well with hand. Add the water and cook for 30 minutes.
• Just before removing from fire add a tablespoon of oil to it.
• Simmer for a minute.
• Tastes best when used after about an few hours or the next day.