Prawns Roast
Recipe Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to prepare a delicious and spicy Prawns Roast, a popular South Indian dish. It features prawns cooked in a rich gravy made with shallots, coconut, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices, finished with a touch of Malabar tamarind for a tangy kick.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Coconut oil as needed
- Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
- Fenugreek seeds Pinch
- Curry leaves Few
- Sliced coconut 1/4 cup
- Sliced shallots 20
- Salt to taste
- Chilli 2 pieces
- Cloves of garlic 15
- Ginger crushed 1/2 piece
- Coriander powder 1 tbsp
- Kashmiri chilli powder 2 tsp
- Pepper powder 1 tsp
- Cumin powder Pinch
- Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
- Malabar tamarind (kudam puli) 1/2 piece
- Small tomatoes 2
- Hot water 1 cup
- Prawns as needed
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Shallot?
- 1 small onion + 1 small garlic clove
- Sweet onion (1:1, milder)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat Oil and Temper Spices
Add coconut oil to a pan and heat it. 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 briefly.
Step 2: Sauté Shallots and Coconut
Add 20 sliced shallots to the pan and stir until they begin to soften. Add salt to taste and mix well. Next, add 1/4 cup sliced coconut and continue to sauté until the shallots turn light golden brown.
Step 3: Add Aromatics and Turmeric
Add 2 pieces of sliced chilli and mix. Then, add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and mix until well combined. Incorporate 15 cloves of sliced garlic and 1/2 piece of crushed ginger, sautéing until aromatic and the shallots are golden brown.
Step 4: Cook Dry Spices and Tomatoes
Add 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp pepper powder, and a pinch of cumin powder. Mix thoroughly and cook the spices for until their raw smell disappears and the oil starts to separate. Add 2 small chopped tomatoes and mix, cooking until the tomatoes soften and break down, forming a thick gravy base.
Step 5: Add Tamarind and Water
Add 1/2 piece of Malabar tamarind (kudam puli) to the gravy and mix. Pour in 1 cup of hot water and stir to combine all ingredients. Bring the gravy to a boil.
Step 6: Cook Prawns
Add the prawns to the boiling gravy and stir gently to coat them. Cover the pan and cook for until the prawns are cooked through and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Drizzle a little more coconut oil over the top for added flavor and aroma (optional). Serve the Prawns Roast hot with rice.
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Prawns Curry – Kerala Style
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Prep + Cook Time
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Difficulty Level
Medium
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