1. Clean the shrimp and apply salt, a pinch of turmeric and chili powder.

2. Take 4 tbsp oil in a pan. When hot, add the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies - saute the mix.

3. Add tomatoes and saute well.

4. Add the shrimp and fry till the shrimp is cooked.

5. Grind coconut with a little water and add to shrimp. Cook with lid closed.

6. When curry is well- cooked, add kokam and garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with plain rice or chapatis.