Prawns in Garlic and Onion

Today's recipe is something I borrowed from my sister eons ago. As I have mentioned earlier, she is a fabulous passionate cook. Since she is a working mum, she likes to keep her cooking simple. And most of the recipes I have learnt from her are simple to cook and delicious to taste. Well she has two kids who are her worst critics, today's recipe is an absolute favorite with not only her kids but with everyone in the family. So that should give you an idea of what I'm talking about.

Ingredients:

1. Prawns - 1 cup shelled & de-veined
2. Garlic - 6 cloves
3. Onions - 1 large
4. Spring onions - 3 nos (optional) * see notes
5. Soy sauce - 1to 2  tbsp
6. Green chilly - 1 no
7. Oil - as required

Method:

1. Marinate the prawns in the soy sauce and keep aside.
2. Roughly chop the garlic, green chilly and onions. 
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add the garlic and onions, including the bulb of the spring onions. Reserve the greens, they will be added later. Let it fry for a minute, stir in the prawns and green chilly. Mix well and let it continue to cook in the pan on the lowest stove setting.
4. Let it cook for about fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally, and when the onions start to caramelize, add the spring onions (the greens) and mix well. 
5. Switch off the flame when the onions have browned and the prawns have cooked. It goes very well with chappatis or as an accompaniment to rice and daal.

Notes:

1. Spring onions are optional. I added them as I had a few sprigs that were close to their use by date.
2. I don't add salt up until the end as the soy sauce is salty. Add salt towards the end after you've tasted the dish.