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 oilas needed
Mustard seeds1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seedsPinch
Curry leavesFew
Sliced coconut1/4 cup
Sliced shallots20
Saltto taste
Chilli2 pieces
Cloves of garlic15
Ginger crushed1/2 piece
Coriander powder1 tbsp
Kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp
Pepper powder1 tsp
Cumin powderPinch
Turmeric powder1/4 tsp
Malabar tamarind (kudam puli)1/2 piece
Small tomatoes2
Hot water1 cup
Prawnsas needed
⚠ Contains Allergens
shellfish
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 1-2 minutes 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 5-7 minutes 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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