Elephant foot aroid (olkachu) curry with Prawn

Elephant foot aroid (olkachu) curry with Prawn 

Ingredients:

• 300 gm Elephant
  foot aroid (olkachu) (cut in medium cubes)
• 150 gm prawn (dressed & washed)
• 2 tablespoon coconut paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon panch-phoran
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt according to taste
• 5-6 tablespoon mustard oil

Preparation:

1. Marinate the washed prawns with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
2. Boil the Elephant foot aroid (olkachu) pieces, drain the water and keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a pan, sauté the panch-phoran.
4. Add coconut and ginger paste and fry till light brown.
5. Add marinated prawns and fry it properly.
6. Add remaining spices, salt and sugar to taste and cook till oil is separated.
7. Add pre-boiled Elephant foot aroid (olkachu) pieces and mix with spices properly.
8. Add 1-2 cups of water and shimmer for 10-12 min with cover.
9. When the gravy becomes thick, remove from gas.
10. Serve hot with Plain
    rice.