Clean, wash and devein Shrimp/prawns. Add some salt and turmeric powder whilst cleaning. In a small bowl add some water, lemon juice and let the shrimp soak for 5 minutes. Turmeric, salt and lemon juice helps to remove any germs and odour from shrimp. This cleaning method applies to all seafoods.
Grind ginger garlic into a smooth paste.
In a large kadai/wok add oil. When it is hot add fennel seeds. When it splutters add finely chopped onion, salt and saute until golden brown and reduces in volume.
Then add turmeric powder, finely chopped tomato and saute until it turns mushy.
Add ginger garlic paste and saute until oil separates.
Then add red chili powder, coriander powder and saute for a minute.
Add water and bring it to boil for 2-3 minutes.
Add coarsely ground black pepper powder. Stir it well.
Add shrimp/prawns and cook until well done.
Remove it from flame. Close the lid and allow the flavors to marry well. Longer you wait the better is the tastes 😀
Serve it with rice or rotis.
Notes
This curry is on the spicier side. Adjust red chili powder/ black pepper as per your taste.