Amarakka(broad Beans) Prawn Poriyal
Fresh prawn cooked the Kerala way — with coconut, curry leaves, and a tartness that comes from kudampuli or tamarind. Coastal Kerala cooking at its simplest and best.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1/4 kg Broad beans Amarakka
- 1 Pack Prawns powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup Channa dal soaked, Kadala parippu
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/4 tsp Mustard
- 3 nos Red onion
- Curry leaves, a few
- Oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing amarakka prawn poriyal, cook amarakka with turmeric powder, salt and water.
Step 2
Grind channa dal, cumin seeds, garlic and chilly powder.
Step 3
Make a thick batter. Make balls out of it and steam cook it.
Step 4
Powder the balls when cooled.
Step 5
Set a pan on the stove, cook mustard, chillies, onion and coriander leaves. Add the powder and prawns powder. Fry well.
Step 6
Take it off the heat. and serve hot.
Tip
Never stir a fish curry with a spoon. Shake the pot gently to coat the pieces — stirring breaks them apart.
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