Marinade shrimp/prawns with Chilli sauce, soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, salt and corn starch for about 30 minutes.

Deep fry the shrimp and remove excess oil with the help of a kitchen towel/absorbent sheet.

Grind a large onion into a smooth paste (add a little water while grinding).

Heat a skillet. Add a 3 tbs oil and add the ground onion paste and fry on a low flame until the paste begins to change color.

Add chopped ginger, 1 tbs soy sauce, black pepper powder, chilly powder, salt and red color and continue frying until the oil begins to separate.

Add the fried shrimp/prawns and mix well. Add a cup of water (if you want gravy) and cook until mixture thickens to required consistency.

Garnish with cilantro.

Serve Hot with Steamed Rice.