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4 tbsp. oil

2 pods cardamom

2 star anise (= badyán)

1" cinnamon stick

4 cloves (= hřebíček)

1 bay leaf

2,5 tbsp. ginger paste, garlic paste

4 medium onions, diced

4-6 tomatoes, diced

2 tsp. turmeric powder

1 tbsp. chilli powder

1 green chilli

2 tsp. black pepper powder

2 tsp. garam masala

1-2 tsp. salt

250 g prawns

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1. Add 4 table spoons sunflower/rice bran/similar light oil

2. once the oil is hot, add dry spices. 2 pods of cardamom, 2 star anise, 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick, 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf. And roast them for 30 secs or so.

3. add 2.5 table spoons of ginger & garlic paste and cook till it browns

4. add 4 diced medium size onions and cook till browns at the edges and becomes soft

5. then add 4 to 6 tomatoes depending on size. Dice them as well.

6. add 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder

7. add 1 tablespoon of chilli powder

8. add 1 green chilli

9. add 2 teaspoons of black pepper powder

10. add 2 teaspoon of garam masala.

11. add 1 to 2 teaspoon of salt depending on your preference

12. cook for about 10 mins

13. now comes the best part! Add about 250 grams of peeled and cleaned medium sizes prawns

14. put the stove on low flame and cover the lid and let the prawns cook and absorb all the flavours. Keep stirring to avoid burning of the contents at the bottom of the pan.

15. once the onions and tomatoes are soft and kinda creamy you can open the lid and cook till the 'thokku' becomes thick. Reduce it till your preferred consistency.

Ta-da! Just like that it's ready.

Points to consider:

I've mentioned teaspoons and tablespoons. Pls take that seriously.

Towards the end, if you feel the thokku lacks depth in flavour, add a bit more garam masala and a bit more of turmeric powder. If it lacks heat, add more black pepper powder.

You can add more oil during the process. More oil means more taste.

Youtube lady: curry leaves before prawns, garnish with cilantro.