4 tbsp oil
1 1/2 lb. shrimps, cleaned and de-viened
2 bay leaves
4 green chillies, split
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp melted butter(optional)

Blend to a smooth paste the following:
5 red chillies
1 tsp turmeric pwd
2 tsp aniseed(Saunf)
3 tsp cumin seeds
3 cm piece ginger
2-3 tbsp coconut
1 lemon size ball tamarind

Heat the oil, add bay leaves, split green chillies and the
blended mixture.
Fry till the oil begins to seperate.
This will take around 10-12 minutes.
Add the fish, sugar and salt to taste.
Add a little water and simmer it for a while.
Just before taking it off the fire, add the coconut milk and
garam masala and bring it to a boil.
If you want, you can add melted butter to the dish to enhance the taste.