Name: Prawns Curry – Kerala Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 tbsp Coconut oil; 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds; Pinch Fenugreek seeds; Few Curry leaves; 20 Sliced shallots; To taste Salt; 1/4 cup Sliced coconut; 2 pieces Chilli; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 piece Ginger crushed; 15 Garlic cloves; 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Pepper powder; Pinch Cumin powder; 2 Small tomatoes; 1/2 piece Malabar tamarind (kudam puli); 1 cup Hot water; 300 g Prawns

Recipe Summary

This recipe features a delicious Kerala-style prawns curry, cooked with a rich blend of aromatic spices, shallots, coconut, and Malabar tamarind. It's a flavorful and tangy dish perfect to be served with rice.

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Coconut oil 4 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds Pinch
Curry leaves Few
Sliced shallots 20
Salt To taste
Sliced coconut 1/4 cup
Chilli 2 pieces
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Ginger crushed 1/2 piece
Garlic cloves 15
Kashmiri chilli powder 2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tbsp
Pepper powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder Pinch
Small tomatoes 2
Malabar tamarind (kudam puli) 1/2 piece
Hot water 1 cup
Prawns 300 g

⚠ Contains Allergens

shellfish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Heat Oil and Temper Spices

Heat coconut oil in a pot. Once hot, add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add a pinch of fenugreek seeds and a few curry leaves, stirring until fragrant.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics and Coconut

Add 20 sliced shallots to the pot and sauté until they turn light golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Add salt to taste, 1/4 cup sliced coconut, 2 pieces of chilli, 15 cloves of garlic, and 1/2 piece of crushed ginger. Continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the shallots are well browned and the coconut is lightly toasted.

Step 3: Add Spices and Tomatoes

Stir in 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp pepper powder, and a pinch of cumin powder. Sauté the spices for about 30 seconds until aromatic. Then add 2 small chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and the mixture forms a thick paste, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4: Add Tamarind and Water

Add 1/2 piece of Malabar tamarind (kudam puli) to the mixture. Pour in 1 cup of hot water and stir well. Bring the curry to a gentle boil.

Step 5: Cook Prawns

Carefully add the prawns to the boiling curry. Stir gently to combine. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the prawns are cooked through and tender.

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Uncover the pot and give the curry a final stir. Drizzle a little more coconut oil over the top for added flavor. Serve the hot prawns curry with rice.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Heat Oil and Temper Spices

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics and Coconut

Step 3: Add Spices and Tomatoes

Step 4: Add Tamarind and Water

Step 5: Cook Prawns

Step 6: Finish and Serve

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