Chemmeen Varuthathu (Kerala Style Prawn Fry)

Chemmeen Varuthathu (Kerala Style Prawn Fry)

Ingredients :

• 250 gms Prawns (shells removed and cleaned)
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 cup chopped coconut
• 2-3 tbsp tamarind extract
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Method :

• Heat oil in a pan or kadhai and tamper mustard seeds. Add fennel seeds and saute a while.
• Add chopped onions, chopped coconut and curry leaves. Fry for 2 mins. Add ginger-garlic paste and prawns.
• Saute a while. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, pepper powder and salt to taste.
• Add tamarind extract and cook it covered for 10 mins. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Recipe Source : Hindu Article