Inspired by the dish that is a specialty of the state of Kerala in India, this Malabar Prawn Curry is a spicy, tangy and delicious addition to your lunch or dinner menu.
The Malabar Prawn Curry is a dish that originates from the coastal regions of Kerala. It is a spicy dish with a red color and is made with prawns, curry leaves, coconut milk, curry powder and other spices.
The Malabar Prawn Curry is traditionally cooked in clay pots in the open air. The dish has been described as one of the most popular dishes in Kerala cuisine.
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Malabar Prawn Curry
Inspired by the dish that is a specialty of the state of Kerala in India, this Malabar Prawn Curry is a spicy, tangy and delicious addition to your lunch or dinner menu.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Kerala
Servings: 2people
Ingredients
400gPrawnsshelled, de-veined, tails intact
1 1/2cupCoconut Milk
4 to 6Cherry Tomatoes halved
1/3cupCoconut Cream
2 to 3tspLime Juice
fewCoriander Leaves chopped
2Green Chillies slit
fewCurry Leaves
3Sambar Onions julienned
1/4inchGinger finely sliced
2Garlicfinely sliced
1/4tspTurmeric Powder
1/4tspRed Chilli Powder
1/4tspCoriander Powder
as per tasteSalt
2tspOil
1/4tspMustard Seeds
For the marinade:
1/4tspTurmeric Powder
1/4tspRed Chilli Powder
1/4tspSalt
1tspOil
Instructions
Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
Add the prawns and mix well until evenly coated.
Cover and keep the bowl in the fridge till required.
Heat oil in a pan.
Fry the mustard seeds for 30 seconds.
Add the green chillies, curry leaves, sambar onions, ginger and garlic.
Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
Stir and fry well.
Add little water and mix well.
Add the coconut milk and stir.
Reduce flame to low and simmer till the curry is semi-thick.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir well.
Add the prawns and coconut cream.
Gently stir till all ingredients are well combined.
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