Dried Prawns Chammanthi Podi/Powder

Clean the dried prawns.

Heat oil in a pan and add the cleaned dried prawns.

Sauté until the prawns become slightly crispy. Set aside.

In the same pan, add dried red chillies.

Sauté until the color changes. Set aside.

Add sliced shallots to the same pan.

Sauté until they turn light brown. Add tamarind and salt.

Turn off the flame and let it cool completely.

Transfer the mixture to a mixer jar and coarsely grind it.

Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.