A spectacular, fiercely aromatic coastal Tamil Nadu specialty where juicy shrimp are quick-simmered in a rich, dark, and intensely complex gravy made from freshly roasted whole spices and ground coconut. Ingredients: Fresh shrimp or prawns, small shallots (chinna vengayam), tomatoes, freshly grated coconut, whole black peppercorns, fennel seeds, dry red chilies, ginger-garlic paste, stone flower (kalpasi), and fresh curry leaves.