Marinate the prawns for 15 mins.
Heat the oil and add the seeds and crackle. Then add the curry leaves, shallots, ginger and garlic with a pinch of salt. Cook till soft.
Pour in the coconut milk followed by the prawns. Simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes.
Add the green chillies and tomatoes and cook for a minute. They add a lovely complexity
Garnish with chilli oil and serve with hoppers, string hoppers or rice.
Can substitute prawns for chicken, fish or pumpkin
