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Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~220 kcal
Recipe by PROVINCE OF FANTASY on YouTube

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

  1. Coconut oil 4 tbsp
  2. Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
  3. Fenugreek seeds Pinch
  4. Curry leaves Few
  5. Sliced shallots 20
  6. Salt To taste
  7. Sliced coconut 1/4 cup
  8. Chilli 2 pieces
  9. Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
  10. Ginger crushed 1/2 piece
  11. Garlic cloves 15
  12. Kashmiri chilli powder 2 tsp
  13. Coriander powder 1 tbsp
  14. Pepper powder 1 tsp
  15. Cumin powder Pinch
  16. Small tomatoes 2
  17. Malabar tamarind (kudam puli) 1/2 piece
  18. Hot water 1 cup
  19. 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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