Wash the prawns and place them in a bowl.

Add salt and turmeric powder to the prawns and mix well.

Heat sunflower oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat.

Once the oil is hot, add the prawns and fry for about 3 minutes.

Set the fried prawns aside.

Heat some more oil in the same pan.

Add mustard seeds and curry leaves to the hot oil and cook for 15 seconds.

Break the cardamom pod and add it to the pan.

Add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent.

Once the onions are cooked, add sliced tomato, ginger paste, and garlic cloves.

Cook for about a minute.

Sprinkle grated coconut into the mixture.

Add water, salt, and tamarind paste.

Once the mixture starts boiling, add the fried prawns.

Let it cook until the prawns are soft, about 8-10 minutes.

Check the seasoning and adjust salt if needed.

Once the prawns are cooked, switch off the gas and serve hot.

Serve Prawns Kuzhambu with Steamed Rice and a side salad.